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BY HAROLD COGGINS cello. [email protected] In a welcome address Thurs- day night, Hughes recognized Seven months after revealing the hard work of the graduating the largest private donation in nurses and commended students the history of the University of for their chosen profession. Arkansas at Monticello, Chan- “You will absolutely change cellor Karla Hughes has an- lives every day,” she said. “Mrs. nounced another generous con- Steelman learned, over and over, tribution. that her own capable nurses had The late Raylene Steelman studied at UAM. One nurse, one left UAM the vast majority of patient encounter, can have a her estate—a gift estimated to profound impact on the entire be $1.5 million. Whereas the region.” first private gift—more than $6 The additional scholarships million from the trust of the late come at a time of great nursing Merle and Deloris Peterson of shortages across the country, in Dumas, made public in Septem- particular in Arkansas. ber 2018—was undesignated, Dr. Brandy Haley, Dean of the Steelman’s gift was given with UAM School of Nursing, said the specific intent of providing the gift would provide about nursing scholarships. $70,000 per year—in perpetu- Thus, it was only fitting ity—for UAM nursing students. Hughes unveiled the news at the “This gift will enhance School of Nursing graduate rec- UAM’s reputation as the premier ognition ceremony last Thursday educator in the health sciences,” night on the UAM campus. Haley said. “Growing interest in Raylene Steelman, the widow our program means it will get of the late Herman C. Steelman, even more competitive, and that a former UAM biology pro- adds value to the degrees you fessor and for whom Steelman have earned.” UAM Media Services photos Field House is named, wished Between federal aid, private POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE The Universi- to remain anonymous until her organizations and endowments, ty of Arkansas at Monticello presented degrees death, Hughes said. UAM nursing students receive, to more than 400 graduates in the Class of 2019 A Warren High School grad- on average, about $500,000 during two commencement exercises last Friday uate, Raylene Steelman worked in scholarships each academic at Steelman Fieldhouse. UAM Chancellor Karla at Arkansas A&M College/UAM year. This semester, each of the Hughes announced a lapel pin for fi rst-generation as a librarian for 37 years. Her nurse graduates is the recipient college graduates would be distributed for the interest in providing nursing of at least one endowed (par- fi rst time this year. Top: Graduate Josh Hall (right) scholarships was sparked by tial) scholarship. Haley said she accepts congratulations from UA System Trustee the quality of care she received believed the additional schol- Cliff Gibson of Monticello. Left: The Distinguished from UAM nurse graduates late arships the Steelman gift will Alumnus Award was presented to Frank Wilson of in life, Hughes said at the cer- create will help her continue to Rison, current chairman of the Arkansas Forestry emony. Raylene Steelman, 96, recruit high quality students and Commission, by Dr. Hughes. Wilson graduated from Arkansas A&M College in 1966. passed away April 12 in Monti- See GIFT Page 6A Quorum Court has busy night Monday INSIDE TODAY

BY MELISSA ORRELL The four-cent sales tax shows $3.2 million, the table,” Barrilleaux said, “and how we are Following the DMHS report, Sativa Car- [email protected] one-cent sales tax is at $414,000, excess sales going to be able to take care of folks in this penter, Options, Inc. executive director, spoke tax from the library is $1,189,000. The road community.” to the court about Options Inc.’s budget, Financial reports, amendments to the 2019 fund contains about $5 million with certifi - The report provided the court starts the fi s- growth in the last year and services offered. annual budget for Drew County and a confi r- cates of deposit and the funds. The one-cent cal year for DMHS. According to Barrilleaux, According to Carpenter, most of options mation to the hospital board was on the agen- sales tax has $986,000. the hospital is beginning this fi scal year with funding comes in from grants, thrift store da for the May Quorum Court meeting held Judge Robert Akin said the elevator is cur- three more patients per day then the same time funds and some private donations. Monday night. rently working but will be shut done tempo- last year. The money received by the organization is First on the agenda was the fi nancial report rarily for it to be worked on. Upon comple- “We have seen a big improvement cen- spent to run the shelter, to help clients transi- which was given by County Treasurer Charlie tion, the elevator will have all new interior and sus-wise,” Barrilleaux noted. ”Once again, it tion out of the shelter, temporarily house some Searcy. will be equipped with handicapped-accessible helps to get our primary care presence back in in hotels if necessary, groceries and pay for the According to Searcy, the county has one new buttons. town and getting those folks back in the offi ce services Options offer their clients. payment left for the elevator in the courthouse Drew Memorial Health System Chief Ex- and working and taking care of things.” Options currently has 18 employees and and it will reimburse that cost all at once out of ecutive Offi cer Scott Barrilleaux began his Barrilleaux continued his report stating that they help the clients with housing, jobs, edu- the excess sales tax for the library. So far, the monthly report by introducing Dr. Frank Bra- the magnetic resonance imaging scans were cation, substance abuse counseling and shel- elevator has cost a total $130,000. vo, a general surgeon, who had just completed down because the mobile service was down ter. The funding received from Drew County The county general fund shows a negative his fi rst day at DMHS on Monday. Bravo was for the fi rst half of May but has been fi xed and is used to pay for outsourced services, mainly of $1,051,000. This is in a large part due to the hired from Oklahoma, and has more than 23 is back up and operational as of last Friday. counseling. pre-payment of the insurance at the beginning years experience as a doctor. The hospital had a total of 174 surgeries, of Carpenter said she has heard comments of the year, as reported at the April meeting. “We are very excited about our surgical which 145 were outpatient—which brought presence and what we are going to bring to the inpatient surgeries to a total of 29. See QC Page 6A

MSD board supports idea Th e CALL draws attention to foster care need “Religion that God our Fa- Since its inception, The CALL ther accepts as pure and fault- has grown to 43 counties. The of consortium less is this: to look after orphans Part three CALL now goes into churches and widows in their distress …” As part of bringing awareness to Foster Care in Arkan- and educates the congregation BY HAROLD COGGINS about the need for foster homes [email protected] —James 1:27 sas, the Advance-Monticellonian is highlighting the agen- Local graduations BY MELISSA ORRELL cies who support our children in Foster Care. Every week in Drew County. “Right now, we currently Friday, May 10 To better assist Monticel- [email protected] we will run a story about the agencies that support the children in our community. have 35 kids in care and only Steelman Field House lo students with meals, the six homes open,” West said. “So Monticello School District’s This Bible verse, specifically 10 a.m., 2 p.m. the call to care for orphans, is that means that about 60% of child nutrition director, Lisa our kids get sent to homes out- Kelley, presented a propos- what began The CALL (Children Friday, May 17 in Arkansas Loved for a Life- foster parents when they learned verse above. West said she real- side of Drew County—which Drew Central Gym al to the MSD school board how few families there were in ized this need was the church’s equals about the equivalent of that the district join the Tri time) organization. Its mission 7 p.m. is ”to educate, equip and encour- the state of Arkansas and how job and a biblical mandate. Her an entire kindergarten class not Lakes Food Buying Consor- many homes were needed, Deb- pastor agreed, West contin- being here because there are not tium and the board’s regular age the Christian community to Tuesday, May 21 provide a future and a hope for orah West, the Drew County ued, but said there was no way enough homes open.” monthly meeting Tuesday coordinator for The CALL ex- they could do it by themselves. In the four-county area of Hyatt Field children in foster care in Arkan- 8 p.m. See MSD Page 6A sas.” plained. They gathered other community Ashley, Desha, Chicot and In 2007, Mary Carol Peder- Mrs. Pederson went to her church leaders and The CALL son and her husband Jason were pastor for help because of the was born. See CALL Page 6A

INDEX Opinion ...... 4A Calendar ...... 2A Religion ...... 3B EXTRA! Classifi eds ...... 5C Sports ...... 1C ROVING REPORTERS Obituaries ...... 8A Weddings ...... 1B EXTRA! OUR 148TH YEAR ;OPZ`LHYTLTILYZVM[OL(K]HUJL4VU[PJLSSVUPHUZ[HќHYTLK NUMBER 20 • 38 PAGES with their smartphone cameras, will be out about town looking for interesting subjects. WILL YOU BE NEXT? 2A | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 NEWS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 COMMUNITY CALENDAR GOING ON NOW Market in the Park THE ROVING Market in the Park will be open each Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at the Rod- ney Shelton Foss mini-park, next to the Drew County Detention Center. For more information contact the Monticello/Drew County Chamber of Commerce at 870-367-6741. Library book sale The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Street, is off ering a $5 book sale, with the proceeds going toward library programs. Anyone may fi ll a bag with any book that fi ts in the bag, REPORTERS and it’s just $5—while books last. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. LIHEAP applications The Southeast Arkansas Community Action Corporation is taking applica- tions for Fiscal Year 2019 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program Look who we found this week! winter regular program. The applications will remain open until funds are depleted. The program is designed to assist low-income households with WELCOME TO WORK home energy related emergency situations. The following information is needed to determine eligibility: 1) Proof of total monthly household income for the month prior to submitting application; 2) All household members’ birthdates, social security numbers and applicant’s identifi cation; and 3) Proof of an electric or gas bill—or other energy related statement—for regu- lar assistance. Applications will be taken from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1-2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday (offi ces are closed on Friday). For more information, contact either Andrea Crowder, Drew County SEACAC rep- resentative, at 870-460-0842 or SEACAC Central Offi ce LIHEAP Program Director Carolyn Davis at 870-226-2668, extension 307. Crowder’s offi ce is located in the Monticello Department of Human Services building, 444 U.S. Highway 425 North. Drew County Museum The Drew County Museum, 408 South Main Street, will be open every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For special events or for more information, contact Connie Mullis at 870-367-2431 or Tommy Gray at 870-367-2401. Support for local schools Show support for local schools by purchasing a school mascot yard sign for only $20. All three (University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils, Drew Central Pirates and Monticello Billies) may be purchased for $50. For more information, contact the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Com- merce at 870-367-6741 or stop by the chamber offi ce at 335 East Gaines Street. Library after-school program The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue, is conducting its after-school program. This program is off ered from August to May from 3:30-5 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. These activities are free for children. Children ages 9 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact Jennifer at 870-367-8583. Ireland, England and Wales tour Drew Central fourth-grade teacher Eva Arrington will be leading an edu- cational tour for nine days in June 2020 to England, Ireland and Wales. Students from any school district are eligible to travel. Those taking the tour will experience castles, cathedrals, coastlines and countrysides that will become the classroom for this unforgettable journey. The British Isles have inspired imaginations for centuries. From the rolling, rugged beauty of the Ring of Kerry to magnifi cent man-made cathedrals like St. Patrick's in Dub- lin and Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford, students will feel the spirits of history by their side every step of the way. A detailed itinerary of the trip can be reached by visiting eftours.com and watching the video on the England, Ireland and Wales tour. For more information, contact Arrington at 870-224- Annette Buzzell/Advance-Monticellonian 6545. Yard of the Month STOP BY AND SAY HELLO Michelle Jarrett is a new face in the offi ce at one of Monticello’s more established companies, Barton’s Lumber Company, 358 US The Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce is now taking nomina- tions for Yard of the Month. Nominations may be made by calling 870-367- Highway 425 North. 6741. Now streaming "A Southern Gothic Tale" a feature fi lm that takes place at Monticello's own, The Allen House, is now streaming on Amazon Prime. The fi lm can also be rented or purchased digitally at Amazon.com. The fi lm features local actors. Best Care Connected: 5 hours online The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s Research and Extension Department is off ering a course in Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships through Eff ective Communication through Monday, Sept. 16. To enroll, visit courses.uaex.edu. For more information, contact Hazelene McCray at 870-460-6270 or [email protected],or Rachel Chaney at 501-671-2069 or [email protected]. SATURDAY, MAY 18 Car show The Arkansas Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries will be cel- ebrating its 125th anniversary with the fi rst-ever Ride and Shine Car Show at 11 a.m. Saturday to help raise funds to meet the needs of children and families in crisis. The show will be held at the Baptist Home for Children, 222 West Pope Street. The show is open to all automobile makes and models. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and awards will be presented at 1 p.m. Food vendors will be on site. Registration is available by calling 501- 410-1567. Show day registration cost is $25. For more information, contact Stella Prather at 501-410-1567 or email [email protected]. Kids Crafts The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch,114 W Jeff er- son Avenue, will have a free kid's craft painting activity from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Children 10 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. SUNDAY, MAY 19 Green Mount Cemetery Association The Green Mount Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 5 p.m. Sunday at Green Mount Church in Coleman. All members and offi cers are asked to attend. MONDAY, MAY 20 Reception for Charles Graham Renowned minister and gospel singer Charles Graham, author of “No Back Doors: the Charles Graham Story,” will be visiting the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue, for a discussion of his new book and reception from 5-7 p.m. Monday. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. Collective Goods Sale Drew Memorial Health System will host a Collective Goods sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday and from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday. Books, electron- ics, home goods, kids' gifts and more will be available to purchase. TUESDAY, MAY 21 Senior Bingo The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue, will hold senior bingo on Tuesday at 9 a.m. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. SUNDAY, MAY 26 Fourth Sunday in May memorial service Union Cemetery and Enon Cemetery in Rye will observe their annual Fourth Sunday in May memorial service and cemetery decoration at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 26 at Union Methodist Church in Rye. All families and friends are invited to attend. Should interested persons not be able to attend, but desire to donate to the upkeep of the cemeteries, donations should be mailed to Karen Gage, 1202 U.S. Highway 278 West. For more information, contact Gage at either 870-460-4922 or 870-723-3123. SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Home campus carnival Vera Lloyd Presbyterian Family Services, which operates the Annie B. Wells Home in Monticello at 745 Old Warren Road, will sponsor an all-day cam- pus carnival on Saturday, June 1 as a way of thanking churches, donors and volunteers for their assistance. This donor appreciation event is open to the public and includes a tour of the campus houses and a meeting with Vera Lloyd youth. For more information, contact the Little Rock home offi ce at [email protected]. MONDAY, JUNE 3 Andrews Chapel Cemetery Association The Andrews Chapel Cemetery Association will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday June 3 at Andrews Chapel Methodist Church, 2461 Barkada Road. Donations for cemetery upkeep are greatly appreciated. Fore more information or to send donations for cemetery upkeep—which are greatly needed, write Andrews Chapel Cemetery Association in care of Cindy Ferrell, 2968 Barkada Road, Wilmar 71675. FRIDAY, JUNE 14 Juneteenth sweet potato pie contest As part of the 2019 Juneteenth celebration, there will be a sweet potato pie contest on Friday, June 14 at the meeting room of the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. Entry fee is $10 and contestants should bring their homemade pies to the library at 2 p.m. Entries must be into later than Wednesday, June 5. The winner will receive a $150 cash prize. For more information or entry form, contact Wannetta Benton at 870-900-0277. See COMMUNITY CALENDAR Page 3A 870-367-5325 | mymonticellonews.net | Advance-Monticellonian NEWS Wednesday, May 15, 2019 | 3A COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from Page 2A Teacher feature ONGOING • The Drew County Beekeepers Association meets at 6 p.m. the fi rst Thurs- day of each month at the Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Editor’s note: Back by popular demand— in his career; my grandmother taught business Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, contact 870- and with a new name—the Advance-Monti- at Monticello High school; my aunt and un- 224-1508 by calling or texting. cellonian will continue to highlight one local cles were teachers; and I have several cousins • The Koinonia Christian Home School Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. educator per week during the school year. who currently teach. the fi rst, third and fi fth (when they occur) Thursdays of each month during Teachers from Drew Central and Monticello September through May. The meetings take place in the gymnasium at school district, as well as the University of “When I was little, I played ‘school’ all the Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 near Arkansas at Monticello, are eligible for nom- time. I tried to hold class with my little broth- Monticello. Anyone who currently home schools or who is interested in inations. Our goal is to highlight accomplish- ers—but was much more successful with learning more about home schooling is welcome to attend. For more infor- ments inside and outside of the classroom. To mation, contact Mary Rodgers at 870-367-3701. my Cabbage Patch dolls. I was the little girl • The Kiwanis of Monticello has its regular meetings from 11 a.m. to noon make a nomination, send the name and school that always wanted to be the teacher’s helper the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Panorama Restau- of the teacher to [email protected]. and would get my school supplies as soon as rant, located on the downtown square. Anyone interested in joining is Walmart put them out—I still do. I really en- welcome to attend. BY ASHLEY FOREMAN joyed the business classes in college, which • The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for abused and neglected Advance correspondent children of the Tenth Judicial District seeks volunteer advocates and board is why I majored in management. I am so members. For more information, contact 870-367-9449. From a family full of educators, Kristy thankful I had the opportunity to enroll in the • The Drew County Relay for Life Committee has regular monthly meetings Mitchell has been a part of the Billie family MAT program to become a teacher. I cannot at 5:30 p.m. the fi rst Monday of each month at Pauline Missionary Baptist Church, 909 North Hyatt Street. Anyone interested in serving is welcome to since 2010. imagine doing anything else.” “I have a Bachelor of Business Adminis- attend. KRISTY MITCHELL AND HUSBAND Mitchell added that teaching is a new ad- • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West tration with a concentration in Management venture everyday. Jeff erson Avenue, hosts Story Time! from 10-11 a.m. the fi rst Thursday of from the University of Arkansas at Monticel- “I love to watch the kids grow and succeed every month. This event is free and all children are invited to attend. lo,” Mitchell said. “Seven years later, I went Business Law, Management, Personal Fi- • The Drew Memorial Health System Auxiliary meets at 10 a.m. the fi rst back to school to get my Masters of Art in nance, and Hospitality and Tourism. In 2010, from year to year,” Mitchell said. “I had the Tuesday of each month in Conference Room A in the Allied Health Building. Teaching. I currently teach College and Ca- I came to Monticello High school to fi ll the best mentor teacher when I started at Dumas • Drew Memorial Health System’s Cancer Support Group meets at noon reer Readiness, Keystone, Yearbook and (at) EAST position. (in) Lura Sandlin, who is currently a math every second Monday of each month in Conference Room A. Cancer pa- EAST. “In the last two years, we have added Col- instructor at UAM. She taught me to never tients, survivors, caregivers and family members are invited to attend. • The Monticello Winners Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. “The Keystone course is designed to help lege and Career Readiness and Keystone. I be afraid to ask for help or advice from other every Monday, Thursday and Saturday at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, ninth and 10th graders successfully navigate absolutely love those classes. It’s so exciting teachers. 836 North Hyatt Street. Monday meetings are closed but Thursday and Sat- high school. Students receive instruction in to help students explore their future and help “I think it is very important to develop good self-realization, interpersonal skills, study them prepare for life after high school.” urday are open to the public. The group also holds open meetings at noon relationships with your colleagues. Teamwork every Tuesday and Friday at the church. For more information, contact skills, self-management skills and goal setting Mitchell said she comes from a long line of 870-723-6568. and planning strategies. teachers and administrators. makes this job much more successful.” • The Transitions Grief Support Group of Arkansas Hospice holds meetings “I started my teaching career at Dumas “I have many family members that have Outside the walls of MHS, Mitchell is a at noon the second Tuesday of every month at the Southeast Arkansas High School. I taught several business classes been or are currently in education,” she noted. wife, mother and volunteer with 2nd Chance- Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Avenue. For more information, contact Reba Gaines at 501-748-3393. during my four years there including CBA, “My grandfather was in administration early furdogs. • Monticello Mixed Martial Arts, 107 West Gaines Street, off ers classes in cardio kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and MMA training are from 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children from ages 3-6 can train from 5:15-5:30 p.m. The fi rst class is free. • The Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello Branch, 114 West Jeff erson Street, hosts Senior Bingo at 9 a.m. the second Tuesday of each Gibson announces plans month. For more information, contact the library at 870-367-8583. • Celebrate Recovery of Monticello meets at 5:30 p.m. every Friday at the Monticello Christian Church, 233 South Dillard Street (on the corner of Jackson and Dillard streets). It is free and open to the public. Celebrate to run for circuit judge Recovery is a support group aimed at helping people with emotional struggles, relational issues, addictions or any thoughts and behaviors that Robert B. Gibson, III an- versity of Arkansas School of interfere with a joyful life. Meetings begin with fellowship and coff ee. Large- nounces his plans to run for Cir- Law. He has been admitted to group meetings begin at 6 p.m. with biblically based teachings and music. cuit Judge, Division 3, 10th Dis- At 7 p.m., sharing groups are off ered. These small groups are divided into practice in both state and federal trict. men and women and provide a safe place to give and receive positive Courtesy of Monticello Police Department court. support for individual needs. The 10th District encompass- Multiple plastic jars containing glass pipes law enforcement said only serve Gibson currently serves on the • The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary host a dance one purpose which is to act as a smoking device for crystal methamphet- es Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, De- from 7-9:30 p.m. every Thursday at the VFW Post, 148 Veterans Drive in amine. sha, and Drew Counties. Committee for Model Civil Jury McCloy Park. Admission is $5 per person. This event is open to the public. If elected, Gibson commits to Instructions. This appointment The veterans meeting is the third Tuesday of every month at 5 p.m. All vet- serving impar- erans are welcome. The VFW building is available for rent for all occasions. Local business busted for paraphernalia is made by the Chief Justice of For more information, call Glenn at 870-723-1477. tially and with the Arkansas Supreme Court. BY MELISSA ORRELL chasing the items that the items • Maria Rose, rehabilitation counselor for Arkansas Rehabilitation Services integrity. Gibson is a native of Dermott in Drew County, is usually in the Monticello ARS offi ce on Monday, Tuesday [email protected] were going to be used for illegal The current and Monticello. and Thursday of each week. For more information, contact at 870-367- drug use.” Division 3 9669. Two McGehee men were arrest- The task force and police seized Circuit Judge, Gibson and his wife, Macy, • Al-Anon meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday evening at the ed last Wednesday during a joint in- liquid masking agents believed to have two sons: Robert, 7, and First Presbyterian Church, 821 North Main Street. Al-Anon is a completely Robert Bynum vestigation between the Monticello conceal illegal drug use in drug Gibson, Jr. Charles Turner Gibson, 4. confi dential group for anyone who thinks their lives have been aff ected by Police Department and the 10th Ju- another person’s drinking. For more information, contact Jane at 870-723- screens, digital scales, meth and Robert Gibson is retiring at Gibson and his family reside 2493 or Kayla at 501-762-4078. dicial District Drug Task Force that marijuana pipes and other para- the end of his concluded when a search warrant in Crossett where he also prac- • The Board of Directors of Advantages of Southeast Arkansas, Inc., which phernalia. term. was executed at a local business. tices law with Tom Streetman operates the Discovery Children’s Centers, the Discovery Skills Center and Abdulkhalek Basharr, 59, and “I’m excited to announce According to Monticello Police ACS Waiver services, meets at 3 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Daan Saleh, 65, were charged with at the law firm of Streetman & the Discovery Children’s Center, 178 West College Avenue. These meetings Chief Jason Akers, the task force my intentions to seek the posi- operating an illegal drug parapher- Gibson, PLLC. are open to the public. received information that metham- tion of Circuit Judge, Division • The Monticello Economic Development Commission meets at noon on phetamine related paraphernalia nalia business. Both are out await- 3, 10th District,” said Gib- Gibson serves on the board of the fi rst Wednesday of each month at the large meeting room at the MEDC was being sold at the 206 Dilliard ing court appearances. son. “Serving Southeast Arkan- directors for the Ashley Coun- building, 211 West Gaines Avenue. St. Tobacco and Deli. After receiv- Akers attributes the success of sas, my home, would be a great ty Boys & Girls Club, Crossett • The city of Monticello Parks and Recreation Commission meets at 5:30 the investigation to the police de- honor. As Circuit Judge, I would p.m. the second Monday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines ing the tip an undercover investiga- Rotary Club, and the Crossett partment working closely with the work hard every day to keep the Avenue. tion was conducted. Chamber of Commerce. • The city of Monticello Finance Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second “Agents purchased drug para- 10th Judicial District Drug Task voters trust by being accessible, Tuesday of each month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. phernalia from the store,” stated Force and utilizing the task force’s impartial, and operating with the He and his family attend St. • The Monticello City Council meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each Akers,”and in doing so, explicitly resources and manpower to solve a highest integrity.” Mark’s Episcopal Church in month at City Hall, 203 West Gaines Avenue. stated to the workers prior to pur- local issue. Gibson is a graduate of Uni- Crossett, Arkansas. • The Drew County Quorum Court meets at 6 p.m. every second Monday at the District Court building, 107 East Jackson Street. • District Judge Bruce Anderson holds an open court day in the Monticello District Court on the second Tuesday of every month. People interested in speaking to the judge about old fi nes, driver's license suspension or any other matter, are advised to be at the court offi ce at 8:30 a.m. No appoint- ment is necessary. Celebrating !!! Now Offering Instant Digital Prints! Free Shred!! Apple Pie and Ice Cream!!

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CONNECT WITH UNION BANK ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 15, 2019 4A CONTACT US Tom White, Publisher Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 870-367-5325 OPINION [email protected] [email protected] Lottery scholarship deadline looms; Congratulations, graduates don’t miss its help Annual ceremonies mark the end of the beginning for most One down, two to go. OUR VIEW on how much you’ve learned through the I’m often asked whether I am enjoying my time The University of Arkansas at Monti- years. Remember how exciting it was off now that the regular legislative session has This editorial refl ects the views of the concluded. Thanks to a very active lifestyle that cello graduates of 2019 are done. Their Advance-Monticellonian’s editorial board. to learn the alphabet? Cursive writing? included 30 years of Army physical training, my counterparts at both Drew Central and Other opinions on this page may not How to speak in French? All of these little knee wore out a bit earlier than I had hoped. I Monticello are getting their caps and refl ect this view. lessons may not feel that signifi cant as now join the many of you that wear the battle scar that comes with a knee replacement, and I will gowns ready. lives. We need to encourage our graduates they’re happening through the years, but spend the next several weeks and months working We think it’s safe to say that all three to became they—not we—want them to you’ve come a long way. towards rehabilitation. groups are staring at their futures. Some be. You’ve made great memories, too. All That will also give me time to read about the are wondering what they are going to of these moments have made you into many graduates we are celebrating in our commu- This is such a big deal, maybe even big- nities, and it makes this week’s information about do, some have colleges picked, some for ger than the graduates think. Donning that the amazing person you are, and you the lottery scholarship opportunities for those bachelor’s degrees, others for graduate wouldn’t have gotten to experience them cap and gown and grabbing your diploma pursuing higher education. programs and some already have jobs had you not been in school. Mark July 1 on your calendar. It is the deadline they are headed to. is a reason to celebrate. You’ve set yourself up for success. to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge School is not for the faint of heart. It’s Scholarship, more commonly known as the As we watch our children walk across Whether you are working your way up Lottery Scholarship, which has the football fi eld or basketball court, we challenging, stressful, and demanding. We the corporate ladder, being an entrepre- provided hundreds of millions know at the time it was tough, but this is of dollars in proceeds to help in will probably cry little (or a lot), worry a neur and starting your own business, or the pursuit of higher education. little and cheer them on like we have all the moment to look back on it and realize furthering your education, you’ve suc- The Academic Challenge their lives. it was all worth the work. ceeded. Scholarship is largely funded Graduates, think about when you fi rst by the Arkansas Scholarship Ultimately, though, it’s all about them. We salute all our local graduates this Lottery and provides tuition It’s truly the end of the beginning of their started school. Take a second to refl ect month and say, “Way to go!” LEANNE assistance to students at every BURCH state university and two-year college—both public and pri- ARKANSAS HOUSE REPORT vate. Applicants can be recent Workforce high school graduates, students already enrolled in school or non-traditional students at any stage in life. Ad- education ditionally, the scholarship can be combined with other financial aid programs, such as the ARFu- needs work ture Grant. I was especially happy to sponsor legislation Job training and workforce this session that expanded the Science, Technolo- education are offered by numerous gy, Engineering and Mathematics studies that can government entities in Arkansas. be applied to the ARFuture Grant. That and the That’s part of the problem. Lottery Scholarship are the two most familiar to Overlap and duplication create Arkansas students and their families. confusion for people who want to This fall marks the 10-year anniversary of the improve their job skills, and they lottery. In that time, 542,307 in-state scholarships are ineffi cient uses of tax dollars. worth more than $965 million have been awarded With that in mind, legislators ap- to students seeking both four-year and two-year proved Act 1079 earlier this year, degrees. to bring all career education and Funds are awarded for the Academic Challenge workforce training into one system. They will be under a board known Scholarship based on a system that incentivizes as the Career Education and Work- student success. Individuals enrolled in four-year force Development Board, whose institutions can receive $1,000 for the first year. members will Those who continue in school and meet eligibility be appointed criteria are rewarded with $4,000 for both sopho- by the governor more and junior years and $5,000 for senior year. and confi rmed At two-year institutions, students receive $1,000 by the Senate. for the first year and $3,000 for the second. They will To be eligible for an Academic Challenge represent the Scholarship, traditional students must have a agriculture, minimum ACT score of 19 and be in pursuit of a construction, baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified EDDIE energy, health certificate or nursing school diploma. Non-tradi- CHEATHAM care, informa- tion technology, tional students need either a 19 on the ACT or a ARKANSAS 2.5 grade-point average from the last education SENATE REPORT manufacturing, received. To maintain eligibility, students must Arkansas’ businesses are innovative fi nancial ser- keep a 2.5 GPA, take 30 hours each year and vices, hospitali- ty, transportation and rehabilitative be an Arkansas resident for 12 months prior to This week, I’d like to highlight the Husqvarna Group, which is the world’s Quality Science Award, which showcases services industries. One of their enrollment. work of some companies that are fi nding largest producer of outdoor power the work of students. primary duties will be to eliminate Lottery proceeds also fund workforce-training innovative ways to conduct their busi- products. At its Plastic Injection Molding She became interested in water-quality the duplication of efforts that now opportunities through the Arkansas Workforce ness and to protect the environment at operation in Nashville, Husqvarna issues about a year ago, which led her to exists. Challenge Scholarship. This program pays for tu- the same time. launched a program to reduce carbon design a low-cost hot-water system for The preamble to Act 1079 notes ition and fees up to $800 per eligible program for This is timely because recently, the dioxide emissions by one-third before the cleaning oil from water. that “signifi cant ineffi ciencies” high-demand occupations in health care, informa- Department of Environmental Quality end of 2035. To reach that goal, Husqvar- This is from the abstract she wrote to exist in job training efforts due to tion technology and industry. Examples include handed out its annual environmental na installed a 1.4-megawatt solar-panel describe her technology. “I used a new duplication. It may seem counter- dental assistants, aircraft mechanics and computer awards to companies array, which generates approximately 30 method to nanostructure Zinc Powder intuitive, but the overlaps and du- programmers. Students must apply at least 30 and individuals who percent of the facility’s annual electricity called Hot Water Treatment.” plication also create gaps in course days prior to enrollment in an eligible program. are using innova- need. That saved the company $138,000 Anusha is working with the University offerings, resulting from “import- During the recent legislative session, a law was tion, technology and over the past 12 months and reduces car- of Arkansas at Little Rock to patent her ant programs being overlooked as passed to allow excess lottery proceeds to fund sustainable business bon dioxide emissions by 33,000 metric technology. The Department of Environ- presumably covered by another concurrent credit scholarships for high school ju- practices to conserve tons per year. mental Quality isn’t the only organiza- program.” niors and seniors seeking college credit. Act 465, our natural resources. The winner of the 2019 ENVY Award tion to recognize her achievement. The The new board is charged with The winner of the is Clearwater Paper, the nation’s largest Junior Science and Humanities Symposia the Arkansas Concurrent Challenge Scholarship, bringing “consistency, effi ciency, 2019 E2 Award is provider of private label tissue and a is a national organization that sponsors will be available in January 2020 and applications and rigor” to job training programs, ASA Entergy Arkansas for world-class manufacturer of high-quality competition to promote original research and with ensuring that they mea- must be made through the student’s public high its Energy Solutions bleached paperboard. Over a six-year pe- and experimentation in the sciences, school. HUTCHINSON sure up to industry standards. program, which riod, the plant in Cypress Bend has saved technology, engineering and mathemat- Lawmakers enacted another new Applications for lottery-funded scholarships GOVERNOR’S works to install smart $5.6 million per year through sustainabil- ics (STEM) at the high school level. can be found at the Arkansas Department of REPORT law this year to provide industry thermostats in homes. ity projects. The company cut its solid Anusha’s project won the top award in with more infl uence in job training. Higher Education’s website at scholarships.adhe. The Wi-Fi-connected waste by 67,000 tons per year, water the chemistry division of the competition Act 55 changes the composition edu. There you can fill out the Department’s thermostats cut energy costs and reduce use by 25%, natural gas use by 22% and this year. of the state 12-member Higher YOUniversal application to determine eligibil- demand on the electric grid at peak electricity use by 8%. These are a few examples of the Education Coordinating Board, ity for all of the state’s scholarship programs. hours. Entergy customers have saved a The youngest winner is Anusha Bhat- way that the best and the brightest in increasing from six to nine the Students can also download the YOUniversal total of over 3.3 million kilowatt hours tacharyya, who is graduating from Little Arkansas are creating a business-friendly number of members who shall be financial aid app and apply directly from a smart- of electricity—that’s equal to more than Rock Central High this month and in the environment that also conserves our nat- selected from business, industry, phone. 2,300 metric tons of carbon dioxide— fall will be enrolling at the University ural resources. I am confi dent that there education, agriculturally related in- I hope you can pass this information along to and more than $170,000. of Arkansas on a full scholarship. She will be more to come from these leaders dustry, and medical services—and someone that might benefit from it. I also hope The winner of the TECHe Award is the won the Department of Environmental in the future. who shall not be current members you will let me know how I can be of assistance of a board of a public two-year to you. Between physical therapy and my recov- college or four-year university. ery, I’m a bit slower in responding right now, but Act 944 of 2019 is meant to I look forward to being back to full speed soon. increase the availability of job Thank you for the privilege of serving as State Small businesses drive America’s economy training courses offered by two- Representative. I look forward to hearing from year colleges. It allows colleges to you. You can reach me by phone at 870-460- According to the Small Business Ad- they operate. reward the entrepreneurial spirit that is at market themselves, offer courses 0773, by email at leanne.burch@arkansashouse. ministration, Arkansas is home to more They embody the American values and the very heart of America. and provider services to anyone in org or on Facebook @BurchforAR. than 247,000 small ideals that helped build our country— It’s important that policy makers the state, regardless of the service businesses, which is hard work, willingness to take risks and continue to listen to the concerns and area in which the person lives. more than 99.3% of vision for opportunity. advice of our entrepreneurs and those About 22 percent of Arkansas ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN all businesses in our That’s why the Senate recently recog- they employ. We can build on our posi- adults have earned a bachelor’s state. nized the importance of entrepreneurs tive economic growth by pursuing more degree. About 31 percent have an These enterprises by passing a resolution designating a policies that will help our small business- associate’s degree or have attended college but not earned a bachelor’s. Serving Drew County since 1870 employ more than week in May as “National Small Busi- es succeed. We recognize and commend those For a person with a high school 479,000 Arkansans, ness Week.” I encourage people across TOM WHITE ...... President/Publisher who take this leap of faith while gen- diploma, the most in-demand job JOHN making it easy to Arkansas and throughout the country HAROLD COGGINS .... Editor/Sports Editor erating positive economic activity and is food preparation and serving of BOOZMAN see how big of an to support the small businesses in their benefi ts that help strengthen and sustain food. The second is retail sales. MELISSA ORRELL ...... Staff Writer impact they have on communities. 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BY MELISSA ORRELL those literacy skills up,” Elizabeth Newman, There will still be entertainment, New- be really good for the kids.” The kickoff for the summer reading pro- [email protected] Monticello Branch Library manager, said. man stressed, but there will be a lot of crafts, Breakfast and lunch will be offered on gram will be from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, May ”It is all made possible through the Arkansas food programs, physical activity programs Tuesdays and Thursdays and is free to any 31 at the branch library. Close to 30 local businesses and or- State Library and grants.” and a lot more. child that comes to the library—whether The schedule for this year is slightly dif- ganizations in Monticello came together A program done in all 50 states plus some “Another fun thing we are doing this year they participate in the summer reading pro- ferent from last year, according to Newman. Saturday to raise funds for the Southeast U.S. territories, the overall goal is to have is we are partnering with the Community gram or not. This year Tuesdays will be for children ages Arkansas Regional Library, Monticello kids associate reading with fun, learn about Empowerment Council,” Newman said. “We will have astronaut camp for the old- 3-5 and Thursdays will be for children ages Branch summer reading program. “Around the library but mainly to maintain literacy “They are out of Pine Bluff and they help er kids they will get a passport at the begin- 6-12. There will be a morning session from the World in 80 Bites” was an event open to skills over the summer, Newman added. bring meals to children in need in the com- ning and each week they will complete little 10 a.m. to noon and an afternoon session the public that presented food from around In order to better meet those goals some munities around Southeast Arkansas.” missions,” Newman noted. “Then at the end from 1-3 p.m., a break during the week of the world to Monticello residents who at- changes have been made from past years. The council needed a space and the dates they will win trophies and other prizes and the Fourth of July with the program ending tended. “In the past we have done a lot of enter- they were looking for were the dates of the they will win prizes though out each week.” July 28. All proceeds from the event will benefi t tainment,” stated Newman. “This year it was summer reading program, Newman ex- Each week will have a theme that will re- Anyone wanting to participate in the free the children who participate in the library’s really important for our region as a whole to plained. volve around the greater space theme. Each breakfast and lunch program is welcome to summer reading program, “Space-the Uni- do some more interactive elements. More “We will be providing breakfast and week will have a story time, an activity and come a little earlier than 10 a.m. for break- verse of Stories.” crafting type activities, just more things that lunch before each of our programs,” she then something that is just purely fun. fast and at noon for lunch. “The program helps bridge the gap be- are more geared toward that bridge between said. “We can just bring it all together, we “It will be a really good mix that is good For more information, contact the Monti- tween school time for kids who need to keep learning and fun.” can have food and a bunch of fun and it will for child development,” Newman said. cello Branch Library at 870-367-8583. BOOZMAN UAM profs confi rm rare roadrunner sighting Continued from Page 4A and is marked by the freedom and ability to make our own economic BY MELISSA ORRELL decisions. Those decisions have of- [email protected] ten led Americans to start business- es and become their own bosses. As There has never been a record- a result, America’s small businesses ed sighting of a roadrunner in are now, without question, the Drew County—at least not un- backbone of our economy. til last summer when Drs. John During a recent visit in north Hunt and Christopher Sims, pro- central Arkansas, I met with sever- fessors at the School of Math- al small business owners and their ematical and Natural Sciences employees. Representatives from of the University of Arkansas at the SBA were on hand for some of Monticello, finally caught one these meetings, underscoring the on camera. agency’s willingness and desire To be accurate, it was Hunt to help promote and assist small who got the lucky shot but business owners and entrepreneurs Sims was right there running to with establishing or expanding a Monticello resident’s house their companies. whenever he called to let them At each stop, the conversations know the roadrunner was back. provided me with invaluable Hunt just happened to be the one lucky enough to get to see the insights about the challenges and bird and get the photo that con- opportunities these businesses firmed the rumors he had been face. The discussions also inevi- hearing. tably turned to how the economic “No one had ever seen one in climate has changed for the better Drew County before—at least in recent years. there were no records of it,” Hunt Our small businesses are even said. “I grew up in Central Arkan- more competitive as the result of sas in Saline County and there Photograph courtesy of Dr John Hunt/UAM pro-growth policies like tax reform were a lot of roadrunners around A SIGHT TO BEHOLD A Greater Roadrunner seems to have made his home in Drew County. This July 11, 2018 photo taken in the backyard of a Monticello and regulatory relief, which have there, I saw them all the time. resident is the fi rst published record and photograph of a Greater Roadrunner this far east in Arkansas. created certainty for entrepreneurs. “So when I moved down here, These pro-growth policies have not I was surprised to find out there sissippi,” said Hunt, “there are “When (the resident) said it, on film. one in Drew County that is a big only helped drastically uplift and were no roadrunners down here no roadrunners.” I thought ‘Well, maybe there is Hunt has written a paper to deal and it may be that they are improve America’s economy, but and everyone I talked to had According to Hunt, when he something to it,’ “ said Hunt. a journal about the roadrunner going to move over this way. have also given business owners never seen one. In the guide- first heard the rumors a couple “Sure enough, (the resident) sighting and hopes it will be “What happens is roadrunners and entrepreneurs the confi dence books and all, there were no re- years ago that there was a road- called one day and said, ‘It’s at published. like habitat that is brushy and they had been lacking for so many cords so when I started hearing runner hanging around, he didn’t my house, come look.’ “ At the very least, there is now they like open fields. It may be years about whether to invest in or that there was a roadrunner in believe them at first. The first time, Sims went over a recorded sighting of the bird in as we clear off some forests and expand their operations. the neighborhood, that was a big “I thought, well maybe people and the roadrunner was gone, Drew County. turn it in to farmland or we clear I applaud the men and women deal.” don’t know what they are talking the next day they received an- “People have been tracking the cut forests, that is good roadrun- in Arkansas and across the United According to Hunt, the road- about,” Hunt noted, “or they are other phone call about the bird roadrunner’s movement across ner habitat. States who work incredibly hard runner’s natural habitat is the confusing it with something and that is when Hunt was able the state since the 1930s,” Hunt “Or, maybe this roadrunner is running their own businesses and southwest deserts. They moved else.” to catch the elusive roadrunner said. “The fact that we have seen just lost.” chasing the American Dream. I into Arkansas in the 1930s and However, Hunt added, he am committed to empowering moved across most of the state knew the resident whose yard these entrepreneurs by promoting but never got this far southeast. the roadrunner kept visiting and policies that encourage innovation “Still, up and down the Mis- he knew that person knew birds and expansion. pretty well. THANK YOU! CHEATHAM Continued from Page 4A assistant. Of the jobs available to people with a bachelor’s degree, the most in-demand job is as a registered nurse. The second is general opera- tions management. One reason for the number and variety of job training programs is that there are numerous paths to employment. Some people enlist Every day, skilled nursing centers assist our seniors and people in the military, and then look for a job after their discharge. Some go with disabilities in living their happiest and best lives. Whether it’s straight into the job market from planting, cooking, reading or listening to music, these centers On behalf of the OEC Robotics Team, we would like to thank all of high school, while others take pay it forward by helping individuals find their own happiness to technical classes in college. our sponsors for the 2018/2019 season. We received 3 Tournament Some people learn job skills at improve quality of life. adult education centers. Several Champions and 1 Excellence Award during the season. We were agencies send instructors to local In 2019, National Skilled Nursing Care Week (NSNCW) will focus on industries for people who al- one of the top VEX Robotics teams in the state of Arkansas. The ready have jobs and who want to living soulfully. This week will celebrate skilled nursing centers, and improve their skills. Some people their residents and staff, by showcasing how they achieve happy generous support you have shown made it possible for the enter the workforce through ap- minds and healthy souls. prenticeship programs. Monticello Robotics Team to attend the World Championship in Others take job training and Louisville, Kentucky and we thank you from the bottom of our adult education courses that are BELLEVIEW ESTATES required in order to receive Medic- aid, food stamps or welfare. Some REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER hearts. Monticello is a great place to live and we truly appreciate people have physical or learning 2/':$55(15'‡0217,&(//2$5 all of the support we received throughout the year. disabilities, and get jobs after com- ‡ pleting occupational therapy. Thank you for everything, OEC Robotics Team KEEP YOUR FUTURE Gold Club $500 plus BRIGHT Union Bank Scott’s Sport Collection out of The greatest gift you can give Ray’s Custom Fabrication Little Rock yourself is to be alcohol and drug free! Price Companies Tommy and Terri Smith Silver Club $100 -$499 Southland Trucking Lucky’s of Monticello Don Scogin Dave Dickson Maxwell Hardwood Leann Hinojosa Norris Animal Clinic Suzanne and Phillip Leonard Eagle Forestry Services Drug and Alcohol Safety Drug and Alcohol Mike Pennington Education Program (DASEP) Safety Education Kiwanis of Monticello Program (DASEP) 0RQWLFHOOR2IÀFH Hope Bragg Brenda Lytle 3LQH%OXII2IÀFH (870) 367-1701 (870) 541-9200 Bronze Club $50-$99 Patrick’s Spee-D-Lube Bartons of Monticello Majors Forest and Lawn Congratulations to the graduating class of 2019! Please celebrate responsibly. 6A | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 FROM PAGE ONE Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 MSD QC Continued from Page 1A Continued from Page 1A night. about the payroll of Options. She “It’s kind of like shopping clarifi ed that when she originally at Sam’s rather than going to came to Options, there was a total Walmart,” Kelley explained to the of six employees with minimum board. “When we send our bids out services available. to vendors, instead of saying we Options primarily dealt with do- need fi ve cases or green bans, for mestic abuse and sexual assault at example, (the consortium) can say that time, but they began to notice we need 35. It’s more bang for your a trend of substance abuse and other buck, so to speak.” issues that needed to be addressed. A purchasing consortium—also “Now we have a substance abuse sometimes referred to as coop- counselor that comes twice a week,” erative purchasing, or a “GPO” Carpenter said, “and is also a court (Group Purchasing Organiza- advocate.” tion)—is a mechanism by which Options now has many direct ser- multiple organizations with similar vices not only to the shelter but also purchasing needs band together to to the non-shelter residents in the better leverage their buying power community, she pointed out. and achieve more favorable terms In addition, Options is using grant and pricing from vendors. money to build a new shelter in Eu- The Tri Lakes Food Buying dora. Carpenter said she wanted the Consortium, composed primarily Quorum Court to know that, and see of schools in Southwest Arkansas, what services they were able to of- was recommended by the the Ar- fer—and not just in Drew County. kansas Department of Education, “The heart of Monticello is al- Child Nutrition Unit, Kelley noted. lowing us to serve the whole South- “I know we’re down here in east Arkansas,” Carpenter said. Southeast Arkansas,” she said, “but Following the presentation from they think if we’re able to join this Options, the QC announced the con- consortium this year, next year we UAM Media Services photo fi rmation of Josh McKiever to the can join schools like Warren, Ham- GENEROUS ENDOWMENT UAM Chancellor Karla Hughes announces an estimated $1.5 million private gift to the university for the purpose of funding hospital board and then passed the burg and McGehee to for a consor- nursing scholarships at the School of Nursing graduate recognition ceremony last Thursday night. appropriation Ordinance 2019-8. tium of our own.” That ordinance decreased the county general fund by $1,072, After some discussion, the board leges of Technology in Crossett and McGe- elevate the standard of my profession, and the prosecuting attorney fund by hee. will hold in confidence all personal matters voted unanimously to pursue this GIFT $82.50, the circuit clerk fund by option. Other business included Monticello campus graduates have a committed to my keeping, and all family af- Continued from Page 1A $110, the county road fund by consideration of direct deposit for 100% job placement rate, and their BSN fairs coming to my knowledge in the practice $385, the county sanitation fund by district employees. MSD Superin- pass rates have consistently been in high of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor will make their competitive admissions pro- $137.50, the public offender fund tendent Sandra Lanehart told the 90 percentile in the last few years. The Mc- to aid the physician in his work, and as a by $27.50 and the countywide 911 board bids from three local banks cess even more selective. Gehee LPN program has achieved a 100% ‘missioner of health’ I will dedicate myself “This may also incentivize a number of fund—all unappropriated funds— were received but, because of the National Council Licensure Examination for to devoted service to human welfare.” working nurses to continue their education,” and moved the funds to other offi ces way its bid was structured, recom- Registered Nurses pass rate for each of the In her announcement, Hughes noted both Haley explained. “After you’ve been work- and line items in order to pay health mended the board approve Com- last six years, a feat unmatched across other the Petersons’ gift and Raylene Steelman’s insurance matching for county em- ing, it can be difficult to imagine taking a LPN programs in the state. generosity and added student success can be mercial Bank—which it did. break to get another academic credential, but ployees. The ordinance was passed. In executive session, the board Last week was also national Nurse Appre- achieved with the help of philanthropy and, Akin then announced the pur- BSNs are in very high demand in Arkansas. ciation Week, making the announcement of likewise, philanthropy can be inspired by approved the resignations, new hir- With a gift like this, we’ll have more schol- chase and arrival of a bulk pickup ing and rehiring of all district em- Steelman’s gift all the more appropriate at successful students. truck that will help keep the county arships that will incentivize those quality a ceremony where graduating nursing ma- “When we receive planned gifts like these, ployees. Among the resignations nurses to earn a degree that leads to a high- clean and will lessen injuries to the was that of head girls’ basketball jors received their nursing pins and took the it’s wonderful to think of the legacy these workers having to pick up trash that er-earning job.” Florence Nightingale Pledge which reads, “I donors will have in shaping future students’ coach Bobby Lewallen, who was On its main campus in Monticello, UAM is improperly disposed of in Drew 68-25 in three years—including a solemnly pledge myself before God and in lives,” Hughes said. “It’s very special this County. offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in the presence of this assembly, to pass my life time that UAM graduates had such an impact school-record 30-win season in his Nursing, in addition to Licensed Practical “Drew County has a trash prob- fi rst season—ad among the new in purity and to practice my profession faith- on the donor.” lem,” Akin said after talking about Nurse-to-Registered Nurse, LPN-to-Bach- fully. I will abstain from whatever is delete- Hughes also expressed hopes the two re- hires was that of new girls’ head elor of Science in Nursing and RN-to-BSN the 16 couches that were moved by coach Correy Muldrew, who comes rious and mischievous, and will not take or cord gifts received this academic year will the sanitation department this week. tracks. Certified Nurse Assistant and LPN knowingly administer any harmful drug. inspire other alumni and friends to remem- to Monticello after two years as programs are also offered at UAM’s Col- “If you know someone doing it, let Warren’s head boys’ coach. “I will do all in my power to maintain and ber UAM in their planned giving. us know.”

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Special to the Advance encouraging notes, and also supports and promotes litera- Photo courtesy of Jody Gladden Members of Southeast Arkan- cy with annual events such as sas Reading Council nominated Cookies with Santa, book fairs GOOD THINGS TO KNOW The Monticello Veterans of Foreign Wars held a fl ag retirement program and an gave explanation of the meaning of the 13 folds literacy leaders from the area to and Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss of the American fl ag to Monticello Intermediate School fourth graders Monday. The program was organized by Col. David Love Chapter of the Daughters Events, where books are given of the American Revolution. Students were given opportunity to ask questions. MIS assistant principal Kim Smith (front) joins veteran presenters (from left be honored at this year’s Cel- to right) Larry Gragg Sr., Ken Lamb, George Matthews, Kenneth Walker and Glen Kellebrew. ebrate Literacy Banquet. The to students. Alicia Ratliff is the banquet was held April 22 at the current president of the organi- Village Steakhouse in Star City. zation. They also won the state- Honorees will then compete at wide award and is ARA/ALA’s ENGAGEMENTS the state level with other reading Agency in Reading of the year councils’ honorees. Karen Rob- for 2019. inson, president, and Latanza • Kyle Smith, Community Moore, Gober to have June wedding Atkins, vice president, presented Leader of the Year, is a 2018 the awards to this year’s recipi- graduate of Drew Central. For Robert and Carol Moore of ents. his senior project, Smith re- Mount Tabor announce the up- • Kathy Cornish, Administra- searched the correlation be- coming marriage of their daugh- tor in Reading of the Year, is tween reading and increased ter, Kellie Michelle Moore, to the principal at Warren Middle test scores. He also constructed Noah Mark Gober, son of Mark School. She has always been mini-library boxes and collect- Gober of Possum Valley and Bil- an advocate for literacy. At the ed books to be placed in Drew lie and Jim Farrell of Green Hill. beginning of the year, Cornish County. Since graduation, he has The bride-to-be is a graduate added a reading interventionist continued to restock them. of Drew Central, received her and intervention time for stu- • Carrie West, Educator Award bachelor’s degree at the Univer- dents who had been identified Leader of the Year, has taught sity of Central Arkansas and is as struggling readers. Through multiple subjects at different currently a second-year graduate systematic and explicit instruc- grade levels in her many years student at the University of Ar- tion, these students have grown as an educator. Currently, she kansas at Little Rock School of exponentially academically and is one of the Dyslexia Thera- Social Work. behaviorally. pists for the Monticello School The prospective groom is also • Drew Central Parent Teacher District. In addition to her day- to-day duties, West works after a graduate of Drew Central and Organization, Agency Leader in REV. THELMA HAMPTON, FREDERICK HARDEN Literacy, provides a variety of school with students who display currently works on a pipeline. services to the students of Drew dyslexia characteristics. She has Hampton, Harden to wed Saturday The ceremony will be June 14 Central School District and the been instrumental in research- on the beach at Pensacola Beach, surrounding community. A few ing, developing, and implement- Rev. Thelma Hampton of Monticello and Frederick Harden of Beebe Fla., with a reception following of the items they have provided ing Tier III literacy interventions announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. at Casino Beach Bar and Grille. are playground equipment, pic- for Monticello Middle School. The couple will exchange vows at 6 p.m. Saturday at Shady Grove Afri- The couple will reside in nic tables, office supplies and If interested in becoming a can Methodist Episcopal Church, 1265 Arkansas Highway 138. Mount Tabor. awnings. member of SEARK Reading The reception will be at the Sadie T. Johnson Community Center in They will enjoy a honeymoon The Drew Central PTO reg- Council, visit arareading.org Jordan Park. tropical cruise on New Year’s KELLIE MICHELLE MOORE, ularly recognizes the staff and and click on the “Join” tab to All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Eve. NOAH MARK GOBER faculty with surprise treats and join online.

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The Woods of 1194 N. Chester St. Monticello 870-367-6852 Health and Rehabilitation Center ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 15, 2019 8A CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 OBITUARIES [email protected] HOW TO SUBMIT AN OBITUARY pipeline for a few years, then Funeral services were Tues- son-Dearman Chapel with buri- John Gary settled in the Enon community day, May 14, 2019 at Stephen- al following in Lone Sassafras Crain The Advance-Monticellonian welcomes obituaries from area to farm. He was employed at son-Dearman Chapel with burial Cemetery. Visitation was Sun- funeral homes; individuals please contact funeral homes about Burlington Industries for a num- following in Pleasant Springs day evening at the funeral home. John Gary Crain, 75, of Ham- furnishing obituaries. Send obituaries by mail to Advance-Mon- ber of years and then MonArk Cemetery. Visitation was one Online guestbook: www.ste- burg died Monday May 13, ticellonian, P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71567, email them to Boat Company as a welder until hour prior to service time. phensondearman.com. 2019. Mr. Crain was a native of [email protected] or fax them to 870-367-6612. his retirement. Online guestbook: www.ste- William Henry Lacey and a resident of the Milo Winburn loved going to phensondearman.com. community, outside of Hamburg, Nikki (Jon) Fitzgerald of Cros- Funeral Home of Hamburg. church and traveling around to (Paid obituary) Trout for the past 52 years. sett; a brother, Robert “Bobby” Online guestbook: www. hear different gospel groups He graduated in 1961 from Eathel Harmon William Henry Trout, 63, of (Beverly) Crain of Selma; six jones-hartshorn.com. sing. He loved spending time Drew Central High School and Monticello died Tuesday, May 7, grandchildren, Randa Matkin, (Paid obituary) at his family home in Coleman McDaniel attended Arkansas A&M Col- 2019 at Drew Memorial Health Garrett Pruitt, Ali Jo Cruce, Shay with family and friends, espe- Eathel Harmon McDaniel, 97, System. He was born October 4, lege (now the Straub, Boots Stanley and Cagan Winburn Carter cially during deer hunting sea- University of Monticello died Friday, May 1955, in Lake Village to the late Calhoun; five great-grandchil- Tucker son. He never met a stranger and 10, 2019 at Belle View Estates David Ravey Trout and Pauline of Arkansas was always making someone dren; and a host of nieces and Winburn Carter Tucker, of the Rehabilitation and Care Cen- Reynolds Trout. He was a U.S. at Monticel- laugh at his antics. nephews. Coleman community near Mon- ter in Monticello. She was born Army veteran. lo), where he Funeral services are at 2 p.m. In addition to his parents, he ticello, went to be with his Lord December 29, 1921 in Boydell In addition to his parents, he played basket- Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the was also preceded in death by on May 11, 2019. He was born (Ashley County) to the late was also preceded in death by ball in 1962. Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist a brother, Jack Tucker, and two October 15, 1932 to the late R.J. Frank Harmon and Myrtle Pam- three brothers, Millerd, James Mr. Crain Church, with Bro. Keith Bose- stepdaughters, Kathy Hawkins plin Harmon. and David; and worked for the man officiating. Burial will be and Margie Carter Tucker. and Barbara Copeland, all of CRAIN W.C. was In addition to her parents and three sisters, Georgia-Pacif- with full Masonic honors in the Monticello. husband, Johnny James (Jack) Charlotte, Lo- a member of ic Corporation Lacey Cemetery. Visitation will Survivors include two daugh- McDaniel, she was also preced- rene and Mary. the Faith Mis- for 44 years, retiring in 2006. be from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at ters, Trudy (Alan) Carrington of ed in death by one son, Johnny Survivors in- He loved his church family the church. sionary Bap- Rowlett, Texas and Stacy (Jeff) Frank McDaniel. clude his wife, and was an active member of the Pallbearers are Danny Wade tist Church Smith of Bauxite; one son, Jeff Survivors include two sons, Judy Trout of Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist Rice, Fred Hollis, Jimmy Meeks, in Monticello Tucker of Monticello; three grand- Bobby Eugene McDaniel and Monticello; one Church. He was a Mason and Randal Meeks, Wayne Neal, and a veteran children; three brothers, Jerry Billy Wayne (Melinda) McDan- stepdaughter, a member of the Prairie Lodge Paul Wilkerson, Dickie Meeks of the Korean (Rose) Tucker and Olin Tucker, iel, both of Monticello; five Mary Ann Arrington of Monticel- No. 465. Mr. Crain enjoyed be- and Joe Allen Meeks. Honorary TUCKER War, serving both of Coleman, and Edward daughters, Mildred Hart of Mor- lo; fi ve grandsons; four brothers, ing outdoors and working in his pallbearers are Timmy Craig, from January (Carolyn) Tucker of Pine Bluff; rilton, Earline (James) Winters George Trout of Mobile, Ala., Bill garden. He loved his family and Julian Estelle, Pat Allison, Mike 1953 to Sep- one sister, Kitty (Billy) Wiscav- of Monticello, Shirley (Leon) Trout of Shreveport, La., J.C. Trout enjoyed watching his grandchil- Richard, Benny Cochran, James tember 1954. er of Smackover; a wife, Mary Harvey of Coldwater, Miss., of Fort Worth, Texas and Claude dren in sports and all of their ac- Robert Meeks, John Richardson, He then be- Tucker of Monticello; two step- Velma (Danny) Sebourn of Je- Trout of Guthrie, Okla.; four sis- tivities. Frank McMahan, Dr. Michael came a mem- daughters, Robin (Joe) Massetti of rusalem (Conway County) and ters, Ruby Nichols of Warren, He was preceded in death by Fakouri and the Drew Central ber of the Waterbury, Conn. and Debra (Bill) Karen (Ronny) Cater of Monti- Wanda Altomere of Malvern and a daughter, Sam Crain Stanley, High School Class of 1961. Army reserve Bennett of Monticello; one step- cello; two sisters, Dorothy Stok- Helen Groves and Annie Banks, in 2006, and his parents, Earston Memorials may be made to the until he was son, Jerry (Michelle) Majors of ley of Texas and Jean Grimes both of Hope. and Hazel Cowan Crain. Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist discharged Monticello; 18 step-grandchildren; of Dermott; 27 grandchildren, A memorial service will be He is survived by his wife of Church Building Fund, 310 Ash- in February of 1961. He was 20 step-great-grandchildren; three 41 great-grandchildren and 22 held at a later date at Pleasant 52 years, Sheliah Meeks Crain ley Road 95, Hamburg 71646. awarded several medals for his step-great-great-grandchildren; great-great grandchildren. Springs Baptist Church. Online of Hamburg; his daughters, Sis- Funeral arrangements are under service. and a host of nieces, nephews, oth- Funeral services were Mon- guestbook: www.stephenson- si (Wayne) Cruce of Lacey and the direction of Jones-Hartshorn Mr. Tucker traveled with the er family and many friends. day, May 13, 2019 at Stephen- dearman.com. Obituaries posted weekly HISTORY MINUTE Arkansan helps solve quiz show scandal at www.mymonticellonews.net

BY KENNETH BRIDGES top prize would be worth more that he had received the answers any contest or quiz show, thus Advance correspondent than $603,000 in 2019 dollars. on Twenty One, which resulted defrauding the public, would Grand prize winners, all instant in a valuable contract to regular- result in up to a year in prison Oren Harris had led a life of celebrities, were toured around ly appear on NBC’s Today. Van and a $10,000 fine. The new dedication and integrity that led the nation by the network. Doren, after previously denying laws were passed in 1960, and him into public service. The one- In April 1956, CBS debuted the fix, testified before Harris the primetime quiz show disap- time El Dorado lawyer would The $64,000 Challenge, bringing that his wins were scripted. peared for decades. find that integrity tested as a in celebrities as well as top con- Van Doren’s emotional con- Harris would continue to member of Congress. In 1959, testants from The $64,000 Ques- fession left the panel unim- serve in Congress until 1966 Harris and his congressional tion. Contestants could play for pressed. Harris dismissively re- when President Lyndon John- committee became the epicen- even higher prize amounts. Not sponded, “God bless you,” while son appointed him federal judge. ter of one of the most explosive about to be outdone, NBC de- New York Rep. Steven Derouni- The 1994 movie Quiz Show was scandals in American broadcast veloped its own rival quiz show, an flatly stated that he should based on the scandal. And the history—the quiz show scandal. Twenty One, in 1956. not be rewarded for telling the game show would be forever Born in 1903 in Hempstead Producers for all three game truth. Van Doren quit his teach- changed because of the hearings. County to a family of farmers, shows eventually decided that to ing job and was fired from NBC. Dr. Ken Bridges is a Professor Harris learned the importance keep viewer interest, they would Fraud suits were filed against of History and Geography at South pick the winners beforehand, of hard work and education. He the networks, and threats of per- Arkansas Community College in graduated from high school in cheating unsuspecting contes- jury charges flew. El Dorado where he lives with his Prescott, then attended college tants. Producers and advertis- For all the drama Harris pre- Karissa Joyner at what is now Henderson State ers took bribes. Eventually, wife and six children. He is the sided over in 1959, no one out- author of seven books, and his col- University in Arkadelphia. He the word got out that the game side the packed hearing room Arkansas Scholar earned tuition money picking shows were fixed. umns can be found in more than would see them. House Speaker 40 papers across Arkansas. Dr. YOU ROCK! peaches and playing baseball for At fi rst, contestants and net- Sam Rayburn decided not to al- Bridges can be reached by email at various local teams. works denied it, even to grand low cameras to televise the hear- [email protected]. After graduating from law juries. As the scandal erupted, all ings, declaring that the cameras school in 1930, he started a law three immensely popular programs were beneath the dignity of Con- firm in El Dorado. His sharp were off the air by fall 1958. gress. mind and honesty earned him Congress would now inves- “Millions of Americans have election as prosecuting attorney tigate. Hearings would come been tricked, deceived, and in 1936. In 1940, he was elected before the Committee on Leg- duped by what was nothing to Congress. islative Oversight, chaired by more than a sordid commercial By the mid-1950s, television Harris. Dozens of witnesses scheme,” concluded Harris. 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OOPS! Workers attempt to remove a car from a fl ooded A NATURAL BARRIER Trees, like this one, fell all over ditch on the side of one Drew County road. Fortunately, All photos by Melissa Orrell/Advance-Monticellonian the county with the recent rains, wind and soft ground. according to the Drew County Sheriff ’s Offi ce, no one NASTY SCENE Water rushes over a part of Cominto Road south of Monticello, making the county road not only County road workers were on scene to remove this tree was injured in the wreck. impassable but resembling more of a whitewater canoeist’s paradise than a means to get from Point A to Point B. from across a road in fl ooded conditions.

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE Drivers had to manipulate water across the road in several places.

TREACHEROUS From standing water to whirlpools to worries about hydroplaning, Mother Nature has given Drew County residents some things to think about recently. NOT FIT FOR MAN NOR BEAST A lone bird fi nds a perch atop a fence post in a fl ooded pasture.

SIMPLY IMPASSABLE Rains turned ditches into rivers and water covered roads in several sections of Monticello and Drew County, stranding many people in their homes or not being able to get home. ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 15, 2019 2B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor 870-367-5325 DEVOTIONAL [email protected] donors. Jesus had just warned His then empowered them to defeat an enemy God’s choice tools disciples to, “Beware of the scribes numbering 120,000 (Judges 7-8). God loves to use the insignificant who like to walk around in long robes Scripture reveals that, “God has for His glory—the overlooked for feats … and like … chief seats in the syna- chosen the foolish things of the world of greatness—the weak to rout the gogue and places of honor at banquets” to shame the wise, and God has chosen mighty. When He does this, only He (Mark 12:38-39). They wore expensive the weak things of the world to shame gets the glory. flowing robes, sat in the dignified seats the things which are strong, and the During the last months of World War and expected preferential treatment. base things of the world and the de- II, the British conducted daily bombing What caught the Lord’s attention spised God has chosen … so that no raids over Berlin. were not the extravagant gifts of the man may boast before God” (1 Corin- The bombers would wealthy, but the menial offerings of thians 1:27-29). take off from an air- a pauper. “A poor widow came and Did you graduate at the top of your strip in England and put in two small copper coins, which class? Are you successful in your busi- fly, surrounded by amount to a cent” (Mark 12:42). She ness? Do you have graduate degrees? smaller fighter planes gave two lepta, which was the small- If so, God can use you, but He has est bronze Jewish coin in Palestine. It whose job it was to to work at it! He specializes in using equaled the value of one penny, which common, ordinary, average people to keep German fighters was one-64th of a Roman denarius, a accomplish great things in His service. from attacking the Larry Clements braced for the explosion, but nothing gunpowder. It is not much, but is the day’s wage for a laborer. That way there is no doubt that God bombers, which were happened. They could see fuel pouring best we can do. Please tell our families However, in the Lord’s sight, that did it, and He gets all the glory! easy targets. from the bullet holes, but there was we are alive.” The note was signed by miniscule amount was enormous. Jesus The Lord can use you and me. He One night after a successful bomb- no explosion. Miraculously, they were four Polish Prisoners of War. It wasn’t said, “This poor widow put in more than wants us to be faithful to do what we ing raid, as they were heading for the able to make it back to their base and much, but it meant life to that British all the contributors to the treasury” (Mark can with what we have, for His glory. safety of England, the bombers were get safely off the plane. bomber squad! (“Messy Spirituality” 12:43). What made those two mites so What matters is not what you would attacked by a large group of German A few hours after they had landed, by Mike Yaconelli). Seemingly over- large? Jesus praised her because propor- do for the Lord if you had the money, fighter planes. During the dogfight, one of the mechanics showed up in looked people and unimportant events, tionately, she had given most. He said the time, or the talent—it is what you one British bomber found itself flying the crew’s barracks. He had found five may prove to be the most valuable the wealthy, “put in out of their surplus, do for Him now—where you are—with alone with no protection and, sud- slugs inside the fuel tanks, crumpled people performing the greatest actions but she out of her poverty, put in all she what you have—that makes the differ- denly, a German fighter appeared out but not exploded. He handed the in the world. owned, all she had to live on” (Mark ence! Receive Him, honor and serve of nowhere. The crew of the bomber slugs to the pilot. The pilot carefully On His last trip to Jerusalem, Jesus 12:44). The widow sacrifi cially gave all Him today. watched as the German plane moved pried open the slugs and to the crew’s was in Herod’s temple, standing by the she had. She gave 100%. Remember the widow’s mites! closer and closer. The bomber crew amazement found each one empty of treasury. Mark stated that He “began She, not they, was God’s choice tool! Larry Clements is the senior adult prepared for the worst and watched explosives. Inside one of the bullets observing how the people were putting Consider what God can do with a little. pastor at Pauline Missionary Baptist helplessly as tracer bullets began spit- was a tiny wad of paper. When he un- money into the treasury” (Mark 12:41). He used a small boy with a sling and Church, 909 North Hyatt Street in ting from the fighter. Bullets whizzed folded the paper he found a note which As Jesus watched, “many rich people stone to defeat a giant (1 Samuel 17). He Monticello, and is the Advance-Monti- by them, over and over until, five read: “We are Polish POWs—forced were putting in large sums.” You can enabled one man to slay 1,000 with the cellonian’s devotional writer. You can bullets slammed into the fuselage of to make bombs in a factory. When the imagine the pomp and circumstance jawbone of a donkey (Judges 15). He contact him by email at LarryEClem- the bomber near the gas tank. The crew guards do not look we do not fill with surrounding the giving of wealthy whittled an army of 32,000 to 300 and [email protected].

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House of Refuge 460-9926 Revival Center Church of God in Christ 239 Hwy 296 • Selma If your business or church Lumberjack Yamaha 311 South Pine Street Immanuel Baptist would like to be a sponsor 1504 South Main Street 367-8257 Israel of God 939 Barkada Rd. • 367-3342 Warren, AR 121 Bird St. • 469-5431 1-800-893-1588 www.ibcmont.com Episcopal on the devotional page, please call E-Mail: [email protected] King of Glory 367-5325. Ladelle Baptist Church St. Mary’s Episcopal Monticello Branch Ladelle Rd. • 142 Deal Ln. 836 North Hyatt Outreach Ministry 1090 Old Warren Road 723-9408 306 E. Gaines Monticello, AR 71655 Monticello Baptist 367-3814 870-460-9080 1700 Hwy 425 S. • 367-9429 Methodist Warren Branch Tabernacle of Faith 313 South Martin Morning Star Missionary Andrews Chapel Methodist 2525 Hwy 425 N. Warren, AR 71671 Baptist Church 870-226-3534 Barkada Rd 367-9400 312 E. Oakland • 367-2160 First United Methodist 317 S. Main Trinity Full Gospel Church 218 Midway Route Mount Nebo Baptist Church 367-2471 124 W. Railroad • 367-3619 468 S. Edwards Monticello, Arkansas 367-7304 THE Green Hill United Methodist Mount Tabor Missionary 372 Green Hill Rd. PRICE 870-367-9751 Baptist Church True Covenant Worship Center COMPANIES South 7th St. • Wilmar, AR Lacey United Methodist Church 310 N. Main St. INC. 469-5016 135 W. Lacey Rd. • Lacey 740-0091 ADVANCE-MONTICELLONIAN | mymonticellonews.net Wednesday, May 15, 2019 3B CONTACT US Harold Coggins, Editor FAITH 870-367-5325 [email protected] Church pays off $2.2 million Church briefs in medical debt for families Jackson of Pine Bluff, a member of Power- interested in family issues. For more in- Brooks Chapel holding house Church Of God In Christ in Warren. formation, contact either 870-367-6883 or From ChristianHeadlines.com services.” youth revival, outreach There will be prizes, open discussion and 870-723-2142. He continued, “When I say plenty of spirit-led encouragement for la- Home school support group Nearly 2,000 people Sunday had ‘promote our Easter services,’ I’m Brooks Chapel Missionary Baptist dies young and old. Women’s Day T-shirts The Koinonia Christian Home school their lives changed when a Kansas talking about the money that we Church, 1667 Old Warren Road, is hold- are available for $20. All T-shirts 2XL and church paid off some $2.2 million in would normally use to pay for ad- ing its annual Youth Week Revival today Support Group meets from 2-4 p.m. on above are $22.50. There is a limited sup- the first, third and fifth (when they oc- medical debt. vertisements about our weekend through Friday. Worship services will be- ply; shirts are first come, first served. For In an Easter Sunday sermon, services for Easter as well as the gin at 7 p.m. nightly, with intercessory cur) Thursdays of each month during Sep- more information on the day or to pre-or- lead pastor Todd Carter of Pathway direct mail that we would send to prayer and consecration starting at 6:30 tember through May. The meetings take der T-shirts, contact Clarissa Pace, host Church in Wichita, Kan. paralleled people’s homes, but we decided to p.m. This year’s theme is “Called For His place in the gymnasium at Shady Grove co-pastor, at 501-712-0652. the excitement a person feels when do something different this year. We Purpose; Chosen For His Plan,” taken Missionary Baptist Church, 327 Arkan- sas Highway 172 near Monticello. Any- they fi nd out that their medical debt wanted to send out a different kind from Romans 8:28-20. Guest speakers will Promise Land to hold has been forgiven, to the excitement of mail.” be Pastor Jeremy Jones of Quinn Chapel one who currently home schools or who women’s day is interested in learning more about home we should feel every day for the Carter told the church that this African Methodist American Church in debts that Jesus paid for us on the year, they decided to send everyone Crossett (today); Pastor Shalane Jenkins of Promise Land Missionary Baptist schooling is welcome to attend. For more cross. in the state of Kansas who fell on Bethel AME in Fountain Hill (Thursday); Church in Lacey will hold a women’s information, contact Mary Rodgers at 870- hardship because of medical debt, and Dr. Marcus Allen of True Covenant day program at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest 367-3701. According to Relevant Magazine, a letter telling them their debts had Worship Center in Monticello (Friday). speaker will be Pamela Heard and the City of Refuge TNT He told his church that this year, in- Then, on Saturday, the church will spon- guest church will be the Epistle Church of City of Refuge Worship Center, meeting stead of spending money to adver- been forgiven. sor a Youth Expo Community Awareness Delivery in Hamburg. Host pastor Ephri- in the Holiday Inn Express meeting room, tise for their Easter church service, The letter, Carter said, read, Event beginning at noon at Jordan Park. am Johnson and the Promise Land congre- 146 Dearman Drive, holds Tuesday Night they gave the money to a company “We’re Pathway Church. We may Among the activities will be health screen- gation invite all to attend. Teaching with pastors Shawn and April called RIP Medical Debt, which never meet you. But in an act of ings, a time to meet with college represen- Fountain Hill church Davis at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Every- works to buy and forgive peoples kindness in the name of Jesus Christ, tatives, giveaways, live performances— one is invited to attend. For more informa- medical debts for pennies on the your debt has been forgiven.” and free food. The week climaxes with a sets revival tion, contact April Davis at 870-267-5533. dollar. The pastor then asked the congre- The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Ministry In a video of the church’s service gation to consider the joy the people youth service at 3 p.m. Sunday. The key- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal may have felt when they found out note speaker will be Zena Witherspoon Church in Fountain Hill will hosts its an- The Great I Am Temple Collegiate Min- posted to Facebook, Carter told his of Tabernacle of God Baptist Church in nual King James Revival at 7 p.m. nightly istry hosts meetings for college students congregants, “We decided to take their debts had been forgiven. Marion. Host pastor James H. Spinks and May 22-24. Guest speakers will be Quintin of all ages from 6-7:30 p.m. on the first some of the money that we would According to Relevant Magazine, the Brooks Chapel congregation invite all C. Radford, founder and senior pastor of Wednesday night of each month at the normally give to people who are in the church was able to help 1,600 to attend. For more information, contact Kingdom Authority Christian Ministries church, 300 North Main Street. Various fi nancial need and we took some of families in Kansas and eliminate Desiree’ Leonard-Daniels at desiree.leon- in Gurdon and Hunter Chapel in Crossett topics of discussion and training is made the money that we would normally $2.2 million worth of debt through [email protected]. (Wednesday); and Rev. Dr. Cecil Williams available to assist students with financ- use to be able to promote our Easter a donation of $22,000. Pentecostal Faith in revival Jr., pastor of Saint John AME Church in es, scholastic achievement, professional Pine Bluff (both Thursday and Friday). advancement, and life. Pastors Jerome today through Friday The church congregation invites everyone and Clarissa Pace welcome all college Pentecostal Faith Church Of God In to attend. For more information, contact students to attend. For more information, Puzzle answers Christ, 111 East Briarcliff Street, will be Deborah Daniels at deborahdaniels3762@ contact the church at 870-460-5999, email having a three-day revival today through gmail.com. [email protected] or visit Page 5B Word Search Friday. Services will begin at 7 p.m. each tgiatemple.org. night. The guest speaker for all three ser- Plan to visit ‘The Shed’ Holmes Chapel seeks pianist vices will be Earl Glass of There Is Hope The Hackett’s Family Gospel Singing Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, COGIC in Pine Bluff. Host pastor Robert Shed, 1000 West Speedway in Dermott 527 East McCloy Avenue, is seeking a pia- Marshall Sr. and the church family invite (at the intersection of U.S. highways 165 nist for its adult choir. The pianist is need- all to attend. For more information, con- and 65, just north of Dermott), features ed for the first, fourth and fifth Sundays tact Marshall at 870-367-4313. different Southern gospel groups at 7 p.m. each month. For more information and/or Oak Grove Free Will Baptist on the second Saturday of each month. to express interest in the position, contact Admission is free. Refreshments will be Rev. Alford Branch at either 870-723- to celebrate homecoming served in the fellowship hall after the sing- 1954 or 870-367-5913. Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church, on ing. For more information, contact Denon First Baptist community women’s Bible study Arkansas Highway 35 West north of Mon- Weaver at 870-367-6852 or 870-723-5279. First Baptist Church, 413 North Main ticello, will celebrate its 86th homecoming Fifth Thursday Street, is holding a community women’s Sunday. At 11 a.m., Bryan Walker will be Bible study each Wednesday, and all wom- preaching; the singing group Forgiven will singings scheduled en are welcome. FBC’s weekly women’s be providing the music. At noon, lunch Every fifth Thursday in 2019, the Joyce Bible study begins at 9 a.m. in the church’s will be served. Pastor Alvin McMahon Pevey Fifth Thursday Night Singing at the old fellowship hall. Attendees are encour- and the church congregation invite all to Campground will begin at 7 p.m. at Mt. aged to meet at 8:30 a.m. for a time of fel- attend. For more information, contact 870- Pleasant (Campground) United Methodist lowship before the study starts. Childcare 723-0692 or 870-469-5815. Church, 194 Campground Road near Mon- will be provided. For more information, Lacey church to celebrate ticello. The remaining dates in 2019 are contact the church office at 870-367-3449. Page 6B Crossword Christian Interfaith Ministry Bible study choir anniversary May 30, Aug. 29 and Oct. 31. The program will continue until about 8:30 p.m. This Christian Interfaith Ministry, 506 East Holy Divine Spiritual Church in Lacey is a time of class singing with directors Gaines Street, invites everyone to a Tues- will be celebrating its choir anniversary choosing songs they would like to hear day night Bible study from 7-8 p.m. at the at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The special guests their classes sing. There will be several church. The ministry also has a Thursday will be Pastor Martiz Scott and The New special performances mixed in with the night prayer and deliverance service, be- Relationship Church Family. Host pastors class singing and a time of refreshments ginning at 7 p.m., and Sunday morning Melvin and Mary Foster, and Holy Divine and fellowship following the singing. The worship services from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. church family, invite all to attend. For church is located about seven miles north For more information on any of these more information, contact simpcic@aol. of Monticello—take U.S. Highway 425 events, contact Dr. Jerry Benton, pastor, at com. North and turn left on Campground Road; 870-308-7895. GIAT women’s ministry the church building is less than half a mile Holmes Chapel free tutoring on the right. Everyone is welcome to at- Holmes Chapel Presbyterian Church, plans event tend. For more information, contact Ab 527 East McCloy Avenue, is sponsoring The women’s ministry of the Great I Am Pevey at 870-723-5306 or 870-367-3849, free tutoring from 5-6 p.m. each Tuesday Temple, 300 North Main Street, Women or Kay Berryman at 870-367-3690. and Thursday for youth in grades kinder- Free Indeed will host its annual Women’s Ongoing garten through third grade. Students must Day at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guest speak- bring the course work in which they need er will be Shanae Govan of Crossett. She Church partners needed help. For more information and registra- is a member of Epistle of God Church in First United Methodist Church, 317 tion details, contact Rutha Branch at 870- Hamburg, a published author and commu- South Main Street, is looking for other 367-5913. nity leader. She serves as the head girls’ churches to partner with on the Samar- Shady Grove AWANA clubs basketball coach at Crossett and is the itan’s Feet project. The event will take AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not founder of Level Up Empowerment Group place Saturday, Aug. 3 in the FUMC Ashamed) is an exciting children’s pro- for young ladies. This group helps lead Family Life Center. To pledge money and gram for boys and girls ages 2 years through young ladies toward their future by gain- prayer towards the purchase of new shoes sixth grade. Bible stories, scripture mem- Page 5B Suduko ing a greater outlook on their self-worth and socks, or for more information, con- ory, exciting games, singing, handbooks and value and extends to Crossett, Ham- tact the church office at 870-367-2471. and lots of fun mark this Wednesday night burg, Monticello, Warren and Oklahoma. First Presbyterian parenting group program. The Shady Grove Missionary There will also be a panel discussion led VIP, a parenting group sponsored by Baptist Church AWANA clubs meet from by Green Mount Church Co-Pastor Velin- First Presbyterian Church, 821 North 6:15-8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. All da Woodard. Panelists include La Brittini Main Street, meets at 6 p.m. every first, children are welcome—being a member of Jones, Pastor Pamela Lambert, Tira Jones third and fifth (when they occur) Tuesday Shady Grove, 327 Arkansas Highway 172 and LaReina Grundy. Topics to be dis- of each month at the church. A free meal near Monticello, is not a prerequisite. For cussed are spiritual relationship, personal and childcare are provided. The group is more information or to schedule a ride to Like us relationship, abuse, education and more. open to all parents, grandparents, educa- the AWANA meetings, contact the church Praise and worship will be led by Kentra tors, caregivers and any others who are office at 870-367-3298. on Facebook

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It was hard, but me and the live in a community not represented on this page (and we know a DNA test could be so en- lucky enough to receive some vacation in Kansas. He limited Lord made it. Cindy McKinstry joyable. Next, I went to Rock yummy homemade Snickerdoo- out on his turkeys. He and Steve there are several around Monticello)—and you want to write about of Little Rock has been in for a your particular area of the world, contact Editor Harold Coggins at Springs to visit my best friend, dle cookies baked by Barbie Hartness had a good time hunt- visit to her home place. During Wanda. Her birthday was going Eubanks. ing together. 870-367-5325, via email at [email protected], by U.S. her stay, she visited Liz McK- mail at P.O. Box 486, Monticello 71657 or just drop by the offi ce to be the next day (May 12) Bro. Herschell (Buck) sang It was actually a little strange. instry of Banks; Jimmy Cock- and I wanted to visit her for a “What A Day That Will Be.” We were nine hours away from during business hours on either Thursdays or Fridays. Let’s dis- rell; Don and Fay Wiggam; May cuss your participation in our newspaper. bit because I knew that Sunday Bro. Kevin’s sermon “Portrait home and also had Bruce Huff- Hobbs; Shirley and Beverly would be busy. of a Godly Mother; An Adven- man and Scott Duckworth and Banks of Wilmar; and J.R. and If there was ever any doubt ture of Humility,” was taken his son, all from Monticello, in Fran Banks of Warren. that I am a nature nerd, from I Peter 5: 5-6. Most of the same state park. She had a good visit with all doubt has now been re- Eddie and Leona’s kids and As most of you already know, cousin Bonita Flemington at moved. When a person becomes grandkids were present and I my uncle James “Son” Brewster Walmart. Also, she talked to her excited over finding caterpillars was very happy to have Aunt went to be with the Lord April great aunt, Pauline Cockrell, on one of their flowering plants, Letty and Dennis with us on 30. He lived to be 95 years old. to catch up on all of her news. then I think they could be this special day, also. He will greatly be missed by all She also visited the Mullis dubbed a nature nerd. Oh, and After church, Bo came home of his friends and family. My Insurance Crew, Shirley, Sarah these are not just any “garden with me while Leigha and Jason thoughts and prayers are with Martin at Belle View Estates variety” (pun intended) caterpil- went shopping for a bit. Later Aunt Vivian Brewster and the Rehabilitation and Care Center lars. Turns out they are Mon- that evening, Jason prepared rest of his family. and Gloria Pennington. arch Butterfly caterpillars. Mother’s Day lunch for Leigha, Wilmar also lost another Joy Lawson and her daugh- I really wasn’t certain these Risia and me. Randy joined longtime resident. Mrs. Mary ter Kerrie were in Alabama eight tiny creatures were us, too, and we had a delicious Lynn Temple passed away this Friday for a state singing Monarchs because the only meal and an enjoyable time May 2. She will also be greatly convention. Some of Don’s host plant for them is the watching the grandkids as they missed by all of her friends and best friends from Dallas were milkweed. In my ignorance, I played. Oh ... a Mississippi family. My thoughts and prayers at his funeral last Sunday. They did not believe this plant to be Kite flew over while we were are with them. stayed over and came by Mon- a milkweed. I thought it was a sitting outside. I’m also sending thoughts day morning for a visit with butterfly bush. I took a picture The afternoon turned off very and prayers for the family of me. They were Max and Patty of the caterpillar and sent to nice and after I came back home Mr. Don Wiggam. I have known Carpenter and daughter. a Facebook friend who raises to finish this column I went for Mrs. Faye for a long time. I All of my nephews and nieces Monarchs and she believed another walk and heard Wood hated to hear of his passing. are so good to me. I love all them to be Monarchs. Just to be Thrushes, Yellow-breasted In addition, the Reaves of them and wish all of them certain, she advised me to break Chats, Indigo Buntings, Orchard family lost a member this past God’s speed. And my two sis- off a piece of the plant—and if Orioles, a Yellow-billed Cuckoo week. Thoughts and prayers are ters are so so good to me. May a milky substance was present and bullfrogs. needed for the family of Kenny and Pepe. then the plant was a milkweed. That’s my news for this week. Reaves. The Bobby Pace family was I really didn’t expect it to It looks like we’ll have a rain- Congratulations to Brooke here last Sunday for the funeral; be but sure enough, when I less forecast for a few days and Lampkin on her pinning as a he was Don Wiggam’s brother- broke off a piece, out came the I, for one, am ecstatic. nurse and graduating with a in-law. milky stuff. Eureka! Turns out Until next time, please be Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The families of late Horace the plant is a Swamp Milk- safe, be happy, pray for and be She also has a wedding com- and Betsey Gambill were here ble inequity, there is none that weed also known as a Butterfly kind to one another and always ing up this week! A bunch of on Saturday for a visit with JORDAN PARK doeth good. God looks downs weed. Ironically, I’ve been be thankful to God for His excitement! Sharon Wents of Carolina Pose. TRILISA MARSHALL from Heaven upon the children trying to kill this plant by chop- many blessings in your life. Congratulations to Charlee They were related to Don Wig- I saw so many people on of men, to see if there were any ping it down because it had pre- Carter on her graduation from gam’s Uncle Horace and Betty Mother’s Day and got so many that did seek God” (Psalm 53:1- viously only attracted aphids. the University of Arkansas at Gambill. hugs, cards, phone calls, texts 2, KJV). But it persisted and sprouted up Monticello. I know you have a Allison Barner went to Dallas and gifts from family, friends Everyone please keep me and every spring. I guess now I am WILMAR bright future ahead of you! to spend Mother’s Day with her and loved ones. It was a sad my family in your prayers and happy it was so hardy and stub- CHRIS RILEY Mary Lasiter had a great mother. Mother’s Day for me. Suffice born. Shortly I should see them much love to all. Have a blessed What a wonderful and happy Mother’s Day weekend. Her Leola Pace had all of her chil- it to say I think laws need to be change into the pupae stage and safe week. Congratulations Mother’s Day! We had a blessed daughter, Nancy, and her grand- dren home for Mother’s Day. changed to give grandparents then a few weeks later Monarch Sally was the only out-of-town to all the 2019 graduates. day at In His Presence Wor- sons, Max and Miles, spent the more legal rights. butterflies. child to be here. ship Ministries. The message weekend with her. She received Happy birthday shout-outs After all that excitement, I flowers and a phone call from May and Faye ate Sunday this week go to Lois Jordan went for a walk to take advan- was good, coming from Pastor Benny and Anita. She had a lunch with their sister Cleora (May 13); Linda Simmons, tage of the cooler temperatures Riley. The food and fellowship very blessed Mother’s Day. today. LACEY were awesome. Sharon Jones and Donterious IVANELL HANDLEY and the rain-free day. I heard all My son, Dustin Barnett, came Rosemary Gumpert and my Ollison (all May 14); Gene kinds of birds and the pups and Backing up. I spent three to visit from Hope and brought friend attended the Methodist Marshall (May 15); Sherry K. There is no Lacey news this I enjoyed our walk immensely. days in Fort Worth, Texas with me a Mother’s Day present. Church Sunday. Rose was an Toney, Cheryl Scott, Wendy week. Ivanell had other commit- I heard a Gray Catbird, a Donovan and Kendra Riley Happy late birthday to my old member of the Green Hill Shorter, Shanta Smith and ments. Yellow-throated Vireo, the al- and my brother Otis, who had attendees. bestie, Jaye Jones. Also, I want Sherwood Haynes (all May 17); Her column will resume in ways garrulous Yellow-breasted just gotten out of the Veterans Kirk, Lacie and baby Hudson to wish a happy belated birth- John Cason (May 18); and Ken- next week’s edition. 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in quest for DII CWS tleist Oklahoma Baptist University (33-19), the eighth regional seed, BY HAROLD COGGINS or defending national champion, [email protected] No. 1 regional seed and host Au- gustana (S.D.) University (40-14) Sports fans enjoy prognosticat- will await the Weevils on Friday. ing—about anything. And, should UAM advance to Each year as the NCAA basket- the Super Regionals, among the ball brackets are being revealed, teams the Diamond Weevils could talking heads can’t wait to an- play is the University of Central nounce their choice as the team Missouri (38-14), which has two with the toughest road to the cham- national titles under its belt. The pionship. The FIFA World Cup Mules have made it to the fi nal draw normally produces at least eight 16 times in the past 30 years, one “group of death”—where there and are one of the perennial power- are more highly ranked teams than houses in DII baseball. chances to advance to the next Among the other possible oppo- stage after group play. nents are Missouri Southern State If there’s such a regional after University (35-19) and the Univer- the NCAA Division II Baseball sity of Central Oklahoma (36-18), Committee made public its post- who have reached the national fi - season brackets late Sunday night, nals one time each since 1991. The the University of Arkansas at Mon- fourth alternative is St. Cloud State ticello is among the clubs begin- (Minn.) University, which heads ning their quest to reach the DII into Central Regional No. 2 with College World Series this weekend. the best record of the four teams at The 33-14 Diamond Boll Wee- 39-12. vils, making their third Central For the fi rst time, the D2 base- Region tournament appearance in ball playoffs will resemble the the last four years, claimed the fi fth more familiar D1 tournament. In seed and will face No. 4 seed Min- the past, teams from each region nesota State University at Mankato have traveled to one destination (39-13) at 7 p.m. Thursday in Sioux to decide the eight teams that will Falls, S.D. in Central Regional No. be vying for the national title. This 1. Win or lose, Great American spring, the championship provides Conference regular-season cham- for eight regional sites hosting pion UAM will face a formidable three teams and eight regional sites opponent in its next game, too. Jeff Young/Advance correspondent Either 2019 GAC tournament ti- HELPING OUT Redshirt sophomore Jared Roberts is but one of UAM’s talented arms that look to get the Diamond Weevils out of this weekend’s NCAA See REGIONALS Page 2C Central Regional No. 1. Roberts is the team leader in opponents’ batting average (.196). Diamond Billies fall in 4A fi rst round

BY HAROLD COGGINS one from a bases-loaded walk to put Monticello championships in a row—against Shiloh Chris- [email protected] in a defi cit from which it could not recover. The tian at 12:30 p.m. Friday at the University of Ar- Billies ended their year 20-7. kansas’ Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville. After missing the state tournament altogeth- “The Pottsville game was unfortunate,” said The Scrappers, winners of 4A South, earned er last spring, Monticello’s Diamond Billies fourth-year Monticello skipper Trevor Durham, another trip to Northwest Arkansas by slipping seemed poised to make a deep run in the 2019 who is now 80-30 over those four seasons. “They past Morrilton 3-2 in the quarterfi nals, then Class 4A State Baseball Championships. Mon- simply played better than us. We never really got topping Valley View 10-8 in the semis. Shi- ticello entered the competition as the third seed anything going at the plate, which has been our loh Christian, the No. 1 seed from 4A North, from 4A South, but was a team to be a club on bread and butter all year. dropped Batesville 9-2 in the quarterfi nals be- the rise after winning 4A, District 8. “The big two-out hit just never came, and fore getting past Pottsville in the semis. Unfortunately for the Billies, they ran into their pitcher did a really good job of keeping us Aside from Nashville, other 4A South partic- just as a hot a team in 4A North runner-up Potts- off balance and not letting us eliminate a certain ipants did not fare well. Monticello went down ville. The Apaches scored eight runs in the bot- pitch. It was a bad night to have a bad night, but in the fi rst round, as did 4A runner-up Malvern tom of the fourth inning on just one hit and held that’s baseball and I congratulate Pottsville.” (6-2 to Batesville) and No. 4 seed Camden Fair- off Monticello to advance with an 8-4 fi nal last The Apaches used that fi rst-round win to pro- view (5-4 to Harrison). Despite the loss in the Thursday at Southside High School in Bates- pel them all the away to the semifi nals, where fi nal game off the spring, Durham said he felt ville. they fell to eventual state title game participant encouraged. Two Billie errors helped Pottsville score three Shiloh Christian of Springdale. Nashville will runs, two runs were plated off wild pitches and defend its 2018 state crown—and try for three See BILLIES Page 2C

Hogs exceed APR benchmark Monticello soccer tradition lives on, in all 19 sports despite 4A state tournament setback File photo BY KEVIN TRAINOR Y AROLD OGGINS State Soccer Championships. soccer. After making just two UA Sports Information B H C YOUNG LEADER Ready for her third summer in the pool, Allie Hall [email protected] A 7-0 loss to 4A South winner visits to the state tournament pri- will be one of the Marlins’ top swimmers,even though she still com- FAYETTEVILLE—For De Queen in last Thursday’s fi rst or to 2015, the Billies have now petes in the 10-and-under division. Hall is coming off a silver-medal the seventh consecutive Generally, both players and round on the pitch at Batesville achieved the honor of being one of performance with Team Arkansas at the 2018 Junior Olympics and year, the University of Ar- coaches detest seasons like the High School stopped head coach The Natural State’s top 4A soccer her second consecutive high-point performance in her division at the kansas exceeds the bench- Monticello boys’ soccer side just Jason Grissom’s troops short of clubs fi ve years in a row now, in- South Arkansas Swim Association Championships. mark Academic Progress completed. Those years are usually their ultimate goal—a state cham- cluding all four seasons under Gris- Rate multiyear rate of 930 labeled as “rebuilding.” pionship—but overall, Grissom som’s tutelage (Britnee Wright was in all 19 of its intercollegiate Any time a team graduates nine said he was pleased at how his the head coach for the start of the Defending summer-only sport programs. All pro- of its 11 front-line players and has young team held together. Billies’ state tournament run fi ve grams eclipsed the bench- a roster primarily made up of fresh- “We were up and down all year,” years ago). mark by at least 26 points man and sophomores (16 of the Grissom noted. “I am extremely Last year marked the fi rst boys’ SASA champions begin with 15 programs besting 33 players listed), not much is ex- proud of these guys. We replaced state tournament victory in school the 930 benchmark by 38 pected of that unit—at least on the nine starters and were still able to history, a 2-1 fi rst-round triumph practice for summer 2019 points or more. outside. pull together and make it back to over Heber Springs. Although the Arkansas’ sport programs Don’t tell that to the 2019 Bil- the state tournament.” then 19-1 Leopards prevented a lies, though. Given that adversity at That trip to Southside High repeat performance, Grissom said BY HAROLD COGGINS averaged a rate of 983.2, [email protected] marking the eighth straight the beginning of the spring, Monti- School in Batesville kept alive his charges learned some valuable cello ended its season just where it what is quickly becoming a tradi- year the program average With high school sports wrapped up, it’s time to focus on a wanted to—in the Class 4A Boys’ tional ending for Monticello boys’ See TRADITION Page 2C has exceeded 970. The av- pair of summer activities that annually make Monticello proud. erage is based on the 17 One is the United States Specialty Sports Association All-Star APR scores released for the state baseball tournaments, in which teams from Monticello university. The NCAA com- have won state championships for six years in a row—and bines APR scores for indoor DC freshman there’s little reason to think 2019 won’t add to that tradition. and outdoor track and fi eld. The other in the Monticello Marlins Swim Team. After eas- Recently, a program re- ily winning their first summer-only South Arkansas Swim cord six Razorback pro- makes splash Association championship since 2014—and finishing second grams were recognized with overall in the meet held at the Dr. Timothy Chase Municipal NCAA Public Recognition on state stage City Pool in McCloy Park—the Marlins look primed and ready Awards for ranking among to repeat that success. the top 10 percent of teams While the local club was edged out by the El Dorado Health- in their respective sports BY HAROLD COGGINS Works year-round team for the 2018 meet title (none of the nationally. Women’s cross [email protected] nine other competitors stood a chance against El Dorado for country, women’s golf, While the majority of the state’s the overall SASA crown), Monticello blew away all other women’s gymnastics, soft- eyes were attracted to the three summer-only programs, winning 1,104-388.5 over the Mag- ball, women’s tennis and new Meet of Champions records nolia Dolphins summer-only program. volleyball all earned a per- set, one overall mark established The year-round team from Healthworks took both the meet fect 1,000 multiyear rate. and the six athletes that won mul- crown (by a slim margin of 1,129-1,104 over the Marlins) and Arkansas has now earned tiple events, the gaze of Southeast El Dorado easily won the year-round SASA championship. a total of 29 public recog- Arkansas track and fi eld fans was Monticello, which finished the summer 6-2 in meet compe- nition awards since the pro- squarely on Drew Central fresh- tition, outpointed the other five combined SASA programs to gram began—including 22 man Jalia Bunn. earn silver-medal status overall. in the past seven years. Oth- With good reason. As a matter of fact, the strength of the Marlins was shown in er top scoring programs in- After winning three individual that Monticello was the only team in the top four (El Dorado cluded women’s swimming events in the Class 3A, District 8 won the overall championship with 1,457.5 points, Magnolia and diving (995) and men’s meet (both junior and senior) and was third with 738.5 and Warren fourth with 396.5) that com- tennis (993). two in the 3A State Track and Field petes in the summer alone. The overall crown is determined “Razorback student-ath- Championships, the Lady Pirate by coming the scores of the summer-only and year-round pro- letes continue to demonstrate ninth grader was one of only a grams. See APR Page 3C handful of competitors to qualify in See MARLINS Page 3C more than one event for the 2019 Photo courtesy of Michael Goad RISING STAR Drew Central’s Jalia Bunn proved her worth on the track Sat- See BUNN Page 3C urday at the 2019 Meet of Champions. 2C | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPORTS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 NCAA Central Baseball Region No. 1 at Augustana (S.D.) University, Sioux Falls, S.D. (1) Augustana, S.D. (40-14) Game 1: Thursday, 3:30 p.m. (8) Oklahoma Baptist (33-19) Game 3: Friday, noon

(4) Minn. State-Mankato (39-13) Game 2: Thursday, 7 p.m. (5) UAM (33-14) Game 6: Saturday, noon Game 7: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. (if necessary) Team advancing to Super Regionals Loser Game 3

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NCAA Central Baseball Region No. 2 Jeff Young/Advance correspondent ONE MORE YEAR Junior Reid Merrell is among the talented Billies who will return for another run at a Class 4A at University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Mo. state baseball title in 2020. (2) Central Missouri (38-14) Game 1: Thursday, 3:30 p.m. BILLIES (7) Missouri Southern (35-19) State fi nals schedule Continued from Page 1C Game 3: Friday, noon BASEBALL (3) St. Cloud State (39-12) “The season, as a whole, was a Friday Game 2: Thursday, 7 p.m. successful one,” the head Billie Class 2A: Woodlawn vs. Junction, 10 a.m. noted. “With the addition of Mag- Class 4A: Shiloh Christian vs. Nashville, 12:30 p.m. (6) Central Oklahoma (36-18) Class 5A: Benton vs. Sheridan, 3 p.m. Game 6: Saturday, noon nolia and Camden Fairview (two Game 7: Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Saturday Team advancing of 16 5A schools the Arkansas Ac- (if necessary) tivities Association dropped to 4A Class 6A: Springdale Har-Ber vs. North Little Rock, 10 a.m. to Super Regionals Class 1A: Loser Game 3 in all sports but football), our con- Viola vs. Taylor, 12:30 p.m. Class 3A: Harmony Grove, Haskell vs. Central Arkansas Chris- ference defi nitely improved, and to tian, 3 p.m. Game 5: Friday, 7 p.m. come out on top of the conference Note: All games to be played at the University of Arkansas’ Baum-Walker Stadi- Loser Game 1 was really something that I am very um, Fayetteville SOFTBALL Game 4: Friday, 3:30 p.m. proud of. I thought we really com- peted and played hard all year, but Friday Loser Game 2 as a coach, I am extremely proud Class 6A: Cabot vs. Bentonville, 10 a.m. of the way we carried ourselves on Class 5A: Greenwood vs. Sheridan, 12:30 p.m. and off the fi eld.” Class 4A: Pottsville vs. Farmington, 3 p.m. Durham had to be happy with the Saturday REGIONALS way his Billies responded to Potts- Class 2A: Quitman vs. Poyen, 10 a.m. Continued from Page 1C ville’s eight-run fourth. Monticel- Class 3A: Genoa Central vs. Rose Bud, 12:30 p.m. lo just couldn’t quite get over the Class 1A: Hermitage vs. Taylor, 3 p.m. Note: All games to be played at the University of Arkansas’ Bogle Park, Fayette- hosting four teams. All regionals hump, though. ville are double-elimination tourna- Junior Reid Merrell started the ments and will be played Thursday top of the fi fth with a single and through Saturday. advanced to second when senior Regional winners will advance Mason Morgan was hit by a pitch. the Apaches were able to cross the their lives and I cant wait to see to the best-of-three Super Regional Senior Braylen Owens then singled plate eight times, none of the three what they accomplish as husbands competition May 24-25. Super Re- to load bases. Billies’ pitchers allowed an earned and fathers one day.” gional winners will advance to the Sophomore Michael Martens run. Griffi n, the starter for Monti- More than half of the 29-man double-elimination championship gave the Billies their fi rst run when cello, recorded fi ve strikeouts in Monticello roster was either fresh- fi nals June 1-8 at the USA Base- he coaxed a walk from Pottsville 3.2 innings of work. men (eight) or sophomores (sev- ball National Training Complex in pitching to force in Merrell and Jeffers, Gabe Martens, Morgan en), however, so the future seems Cary, N.C. keep the bases full. Sophomore and Owens, along with classmates bright. “We have a great opportunity Philip Stephenson plated Morgan Cade Chambers, Dallas Harvey, “Next year,” Durham said, “there with how the bracket shaped up,” with a sacrifi ce fl y to make the Brayden Knapp and Austin Nor- will be some familiar faces return- score 8-2, Pottsville. man played their fi nal game in UAM head baseball coach John ing to the lineup like Nick Griffi n Harvey said. “Our bracket includes Jeff Young/Advance correspondent With runners on fi rst and second, Billie Blue in the loss to Potts- senior Gabe Martens reached on on ville. Durham said all eight will be (who has committed to the Razor- Mankato, who beat us pretty good HITTING FOR POWER Senior Kaleb Warden is tied for the team lead in backs already), Phillip Stephen- the fi rst weekend of the year (taking error by the Apache shortstop the missed. homers with 13, and leads in runs batted in with 47. allowed Owens to score and moved “They are a very special group to son, Reid Merrell, Rhett Jaggers two of three games and outscoring and Connor Gossman, who will be UAM 23-10 in the series), Oklaho- which he has played, has contribut- Michael Martens to third. Senior me because I was hired their fresh- bases.” Grant Jeffers walked to reload bas- called upon to help lead the team. ma Baptist, who embarrassed us in ed 17 runs batted in, and has post- man year,” he added, “so I have On the mound, while Lundh may es and junior Nick Griffi n scored seen them grow from freshman to “We do have some talented un- the GAC tourney (winning 11-5 and ed .413 slugging and .449 on-base be the conference choice as Pitch- Michael Martens with another seniors with my time in Monticel- derclassmen that are going to be sending UAM into the tournament percentages. He has also stolen 10 er of the Year, classmate Hunter walk to end Monticello’s rally. lo. They are all great players, but asked to help fi ll the roles left by losers’ bracket) and the defending bases in 11 attempts. Huckabee has a better record, roll- Two Pottsville pitchers record- they are all better people. They the senior class and to keep the national champs, Augustana. They Six UAM players are hitting ing through the regular season and ed 12 strikeouts, including the last have such a bright future in what- standard of Billie baseball as high all are teams that we would love to more than .300, including Thomp- the conference tournament at 7-0. two outs of that fi fth inning. While ever path they choose to take in as possible.” get the chance to play. son and the team leader, junior Da- Of hurlers appearing in at least 11 “With the new format, there is vid Reyna (.402). The other Weevil games, senior Jake Kiely currently a better chance that the best team sluggers helping UAM post a team has the top ERA, 3.10. Junior Ojani wins. It is set up closer to the reg- batting average of .307 are se- Chacon has posted a team-leading TRADITION ular season, where you are playing niors Andrew Piriano (.368), John seven saves and he, Huckabee and State fi nals schedule three or four games in a weekend. Mauldin (.349) and Kaleb Warden true freshman Mason Philley, a Continued from Page 1C With an eight-team tournament, (.320). Last year’s GAC Freshman former Monticello Billie, have yet Friday if you are fortunate enough to get of the Year, sophomore Jordan to lose. Chacon and Philley have lessons. Class 5A boys: Russellville vs. Siloam Springs, 10 a.m. deep in the tournament, you may Johnson, is also among the six at posted 4-0 records so far. “De Queen was a very well- Class 5A girls: Little Rock Christian vs. Russellville, noon be relying on a pitcher that hasn’t .323. Huckabee has been the team coached and disciplined team,” Class 6A boys: Springdale vs. Bryant, 2 p.m. pitched much all year. I think in Power-wise, Mauldin and War- workhorse as far as innings pitched Grissom said. “We needed to play a Class 5A girls: Bryant vs. Conway, 4 p.m. Saturday 2016, we played six games in four den are tied for the team lead in (68.1) and he also leads in com- perfect game to have a chance and, Class 3A girls: days. No team is set up for that home runs with 13, while Warden plete games with two. Lundh and unfortunately, we made too many Central Arkansas Christian vs. Harding Academy, many games in a short period of is far and away the team RBI leader 10 a.m. Huckabee (11 each), Hermitage mistakes to give us one.” Class 3A boys: Central Arkansas Christian vs. Green Forest, time.” with 47 while Mauldin is the team sophomore Connor Wilkerson (10) The Leopards themselves ran noon Leading the Weevils into this leader in hits (67). Two others, and Philley (four) have been the into a stumbling block in eventu- Class 4A girls: Pulaski Academy vs. Harrison, 2 p.m. year’s regional are the GAC Pitch- Johnson and junior Dylan Borman, starting pitchers most counted on al state fi nalist Valley View in the Class 4A boys: Valley View vs. Harrison, 4 p.m. er of the Year, Matt Lundh, and the have collected 40 RBI. Of 492 hits in 2019. Redshirt sophomore Jar- quarterfi nals, dropping a 4-2 deci- Note: All games to be played at the University of Arkansas’ Razorback Field, GAC Freshman of the Year, Cade amassed by Weevil hitters in their ed Roberts has caused opponents sion. Valley View would continue Fayetteville Thompson. Lundh, a junior trans- fi rst 47 games, 173 are for extra the most consternation this far, as its trek through the early rounds fer from Phoenix Community Col- bases. opposing batters are hitting just of the state tournament with a 4-0 lege, is currently 7-1 in 11 starts “I am very proud of our guys .196 against in in his 33 innings semifi nal victory over Mena. fending state champion Warren, the Swain—bid farewell to the Monti- with a 3.73 earned run average. The and the success that we have had pitched. The Blazers will meet Harri- second seed from 4A East, was shut 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has struck so far,” Harvey noted. “After re- “I do expect to respond (in the son for the 4A state title at 4 p.m. cello soccer program with the loss out 2-0 by Pulaski Academy and out 78 batters in 62.2 innings while placing all but one starter from last regionals) in a positive way like we Saturday on the University of Ar- to De Queen. Grissom praised that walking only 30 and giving up less year’s team and starting out this have all year,” Harvey said. “I have kansas’ Razorback Field pitch in No. 3 4A East seed eSTEM Public group as being the heart and soul than a hit per inning pitched (58). season 1-6 then to end up where never coached a team that responds Fayetteville. The Goblins shut out Charter School was blanked by Joe of this year’s side, which fi nished Opponents are batting only .249 we are now, I would think our guys and makes adjustments as well as Brookland (2-0), Pulaski Academy T. Robinson 4-0, meaning no 4A with an overall record of 9-6. against him. will look back and consider that a this one. If we play bad, or I have (1-0) and Batesville (2-0) to earn East team advanced past its open- “The seniors did a great job of On the offensive side, Thomp- success. to get on them, they never seem to the short trip to Fayetteville. ing match for the fi rst time in years. leading the team and keeping them son heads into regional play as the “But, right now, we feel like we get their feelings hurt or pout. They Monticello, which entered the Nine Billies—Ethan Fenton, focused this year,” Grissom noted. Weevils’ second-leading hitter with have a lot of baseball left to play. just make the adjustments we sug- tournament as the No. 4 seed from Fawad Khalid, Matthew Marshall, “We are looking forward to anoth- a .369 batting average (59 hits of We did not play well the last two gest and move right along.” 4A East, fared as well as did its Will O’Fallon, captains Isaac Parke er solid year (in 2020). We need to 160 at-bats). The 6-0, 185-pound days of the GAC tourney. Our That modus operandi just might three conference counterparts. Top and Fidencio Rivera, Alexis Ro- replace a few positions, but I think redshirt freshman from Texarkana, pitching and defense really strug- have the Diamond Weevils making 4A East seed Hamburg was beaten driguez, Caleb Skipper and John we have a good core coming back.” Texas has started all 38 games in gled, and we forgot how to run history this week. by Mena 2-1 in the fi rst round. De- ANNSWOOD APARTMENTS RETIREMENT CENTER ,QIRUPDWLRQDW\RXU¿QJHUWLSV Handicapped, efficiency & one bedroom apartments When available A family's annual income must not exceed program income limits. Limits are for low, very low and extremely low incomes. Rental assistance available for those who qualify. For example: EFF/ 24 hours a Handicapped with a $755 monthly income will rent for $152 and One Bedroom $145. For more information write or call: Tracy Ballard, Office Manager, Equal Housing Opportunities. [email protected] 570 W. 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Union Junior Olympics, was one of those “Congratulations to our more high-point division winners. Hall scored than 465 student-athletes for their 27 points to claim the trophy in the girls’ continued success on and off the 8-and-under division—her second such fi eld. As a program, we will contin- honor in two years of swimming with ue to focus on fostering student-ath- Monticello. lete success on the way to fulfi lling Other Monticello swimmers earning high- our mission of building champions point trophies were Mollie Turner in the and Razorbacks for life.” girls 6U division (36 points); sisters Aslyn Football made a fi ve-point gain in Reed in the girls’ 10U division (36) and Cha- its multiyear APR to earn a 982 in ya Reed in the girls’ 12U division (36); and the most current listing. It marked two Marlins who were competing in their the fourth straight year the football last meet—Brooke Shrum (33) and Jake program’s APR increased and is the Harris (36) in both 15-18 divisions. highest multiyear rate recorded by As a matter of fact, Monticello swept the football program since APR was the podium in the girls’ open division. implemented. This year’s APR mul- Jessaca Shepherd followed Brooke Shrum tiyear rate (982) eclipsed the previ- with 32 points, and Brooke’s younger ous record (977) set last year. sister Grace, and Katelyn Harris, tied In addition to football, baseball for third with 30. Matching Shepherd’s (plus eight), men’s golf (plus six), second-place overall finish were Ca- softball and volleyball ( both plus leb James (22) in the boys’ 8U division, fi ve), women’s cross country (plus Landon Reid (27) in the boys’ 10U divi- File photo four) and men’s track and fi eld (plus sion and Luke Justice (31) in the boys’ LEADING BY EXAMPLE Veteran Marlin Jessaca Shepherd will be counted on heavily to produce points for the 2019 sumer-only squad. three) also saw improvements in 14U division. APR multiyear rates. Other overall bronze medialists for the before practice ends. ed and the swimmer has been added to the practices, SASA meet fees and SASA Arkansas posted a single-year Marlins were Lexi Bowman (10) in the “Summer is upon us and the Marlins team insurance. Championships fees. Some meets will average rate of 982.7 for all 19 pro- girls’ 8U division, Parker Bowman (25) are excited to get in the water,” head Morning practices will begin the week have additional fees (AAU qualifier grams. Five Razorback programs re- in the boys’ 10U division and Cantley coach Taylor James said. “SASA Swim- of May 27. The first home meet is Satur- meets and Junior Olympics). corded improvements in single year Gosdin (29) in the girls’ 14U division. ming is currently a summer-only league. day, June 1. There is a simple requirement to be APR rates from last year. Women’s Practice for the 2019 Marlins begins While the Marlins would certainly con- For those new to the summer swimming able to participate. New swimmers must basketball led the way, improving its Saturday. For those swimmers that can sider year-round swimming if the option program, the Monticello Marlins Swim be able to swim 25 yards across the pool single year APR rate by 41 points. make it, the session will be from 4-6 p.m. was available, the anticipation of diving Team is open for girls and boys ages 5 any way they can. Women’s track and fi eld (27), wom- Saturday will also be “tryouts” for first- in at the beginning of the season has its to 18. The Marlins are a summer-only Competitions will be held on Satur- en’s soccer (19), baseball (14) and year swimmers; swimmers who have pre- advantages. competitive swim team. Swimmers will days. SASA is sanctioned under AAU. women’s swimming and diving (11) viously been on the team do not need to “Simply put, we’ve had a good break work on perfecting the basic strokes of SASA meets are held throughout South also registered double-digit increas- tryout again. Next week, the Marlins will over the winter and we are ready to dive freestyle, breaststroke, butterfly stroke Arkansas. To compete in the SASA es in single year rates. hit the water from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mon- in and come up swimming strong.” and backstroke. Championships meet, swimmers must Of Razorback student-athletes day through Thursday, May 23. There Also the last to register swimmers will Cost for registration is $150 per swim- compete in two SASA meets prior to the who will complete their athletic el- will be no practice on Friday, May 24. On be Saturday, May 25. According to the mer and is due at registration. Registra- SASA meet. igibility this year, 95% are on target Saturday, May 25 practice is from 8–10 Marlins’ Facebook page, swimmers can- tion includes team shirt, Amateur Athletic For more information on the Marlins, to graduate this year. In 2018-19, a a.m. with a parent meeting at 9:30 a.m. not practice until registration is complet- Union registration fees, AAU insurance, check out the team’s Facebook page. total of 101 Razorback student-ath- letes were eligible to participate in commencement ceremonies in the in a time of 44.64. Hatton also won earlier this spring, established a Alexa Simpson, Olivia Phillips Prescott, 45-3.25; in the 4x800 fall and the spring. Razorbacks Ath- BUNN the MOC 100 hurdles in a time of new MOC record of 17-1.25 in the and Lauren Turner), 9:51.38; in the relay, Lake Hamilton (Adam Al- letics has averaged more than 100 14.66. boys’ pole vault. That vault edged 1,600, Lainey Quandt, Bentonville, brecht, William Swecker, Sky- graduates per year over the past four Continued from Page 1C Three double winners were in the 17-1 Andrew Farmer of Mt. Ida 4:59.75; in the 4x100 relay, Sylvan lar Weldon and Colby Swecker), years. the girls’ division Saturday and one cleared in 2011 from the AAA re- Hills (Ayana Harris, Heard, Felic- 8:03.30; in the 110 hurdles, Sha- The APR is based on academ- Meet of Champions. was quite familiar to Monticello. cord books. ity Watkins and Hatton), 48.41; in ka Bogan, Marion, 14.68; in the ic eligibility and retention of stu- Although she didn’t fi nish in the The Arkansas Activities Associa- Fischer ran the boys’ 1,600 in the 400, Ella Reynolds, Bryant, 4x100 relay: North Little Rock dent-athletes in each athletic pro- top eight in either race, the experi- tion dropped 16 5A schools into 4A 4 minutes, 11.61 seconds to pretty 58.49; in the 800, Turner, Cabot, (Adrian Cox, Lightner, Teylen Pat- gram. This report’s multiyear scores ence of even running at all should in all sports but football for this— much shatter the old MOC mark of 2:15.76; in the 3,200, Sara Steimel, terson and Chris Jefferson), 41.97; are based on the 2014-15, 2015-16, give Bunn an edge as she attempts and the next—reclassifi cation 4:14.78 set by Cameron Efurd of Jonesboro, 11:27.11; and in the in the 400, Philip Anderson, Nettle- 2016-17 and 2017-18 academic to repeat during her sophomore sea- cycles; Magnolia’s Stajah Hayes Rogers in 2010. 4x400 relay: Bryant (Zhania Hall, ton, 49.34; in the 300 hurdles, Adri- years. son next year—as if she needs it. earned both shot put (38 set, 9.5 Other girls’ MOC winners, their Megan Lee, Amya Smith and Ella an Block, Prescott, 38.67; in the Arkansas, UAPB set The Drew Central ninth grader inches) and discus (122-2) MOC schools and their performanc- Reynolds), 4:03.07. 800, Hector Hernandez, De Queen, qualifi ed in and competed in the crowns as a new member of 8-4A. es were: in the long jump, Mia Other boys’ winners were: in the 1:55.12; in the 3,200, Lukas Pabst, to make gridiron history girls’ 100-meter dash as well as the The other double event winners Heard, Sylvan Hills, 19-0; in the high jump, Taelon Peter, Russell- Bentonville, 9:34.93; and in the 300 hurdles. She ran a career-best The University of Arkansas Ra- in the girls’ division were El Dora- pole vault, Cassidy Mooneyhan, ville, 6-10; in the long jump, Isa- 4x400 relay, Rogers (Gavin Pitts, 49.32 seconds in the 300 hurdles do’s Breya Clark, who high jumped Pea Ridge,12-6; in the 4x800 re- iah Sategna, Fayetteville, 22-9.25; Lucas Bharara, Garrett Chrisman zorbacks are set to play an in-state to fi nish just outside what would school on the football fi eld for the 5-4 and marked at 38-5.75 in the lay, Cabot (Brooklyn Stracener, in the triple jump, Ryan Johnson, and DuVuiry Robinson), 3:21.72. have been scoring territory in ninth triple jump to earn her two event fi rst time in more than 65 years place, and was timed in 12.79 in the when the Razorbacks host the Uni- titles, and Kamaria Russell of Lit- 100 to tie for 10th place. tle Rock Central, who won the 100 versity of Arkansas at Pine Bluff in Bunn was the lone local runner 2021. (12.12) and 200 (24.580. at the last meet of the high school The two UA System schools will On the boys’ side, Bryant Parlin year (for the majority of those that meet in Fayetteville on Oct. 23, of Bentonville won both the shot competed) at Lake Hamilton High 2021 and again on Aug. 31, 2024. put (62-1) and discus (166-8). School in Pearcy, just outside of The games against the Golden Lions Kennedy Lightner of North Little Hot Springs. will represent the fi rst games against Rock was the other boys’ double She dramatically lowered her an in-state school for the gridiron winner—and he did it style in one times in both events from a week Hogs since 1944 when Arkansas de- event. His 10.50 clocking in the earlier. Bunn clocked 13.07 to feated the University of Arkansas at boys’ 100 broke both the overall Monticello (then known as Arkan- win the 3A 100 and 52.28 to win and MOC records. sas A&M College), 41-0 in Fayette- the state 300 hurdles. In fact, giv- The old MOC record was 10.52 ville in head coach Glen Rose’s fi rst en her last four meets, she steadily by Fred Rose of Texarkana in 2007 season. improved her marks in each race— and the old overall record was The Razorbacks began play- with the exception of the 12.64 she 10.51 set by Lightner earlier this ing UA System schools in the fall clocked to win the 8-3A senior dis- year. Lightner also won the boys’ We can help you when the baseball team traveled to trict 100. 200 (21.31). Little Rock to take on the Univer- One of the fi ve competitors to Haze Farmer of Lake Hamilton sity of Arkansas at Little Rock in a win two events Saturday was run- and Fayetteville ’s Camren Fischer with your Spring fall baseball game. The two teams ning against Bunn in the girls’ 300 were responsible for the other two followed up with a regular-season hurdles. Aliya Hatton of Sylvan new MOC marks. 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Automotive Superstore -ON &RIAM PM 3ATAM .OON 4C | Wednesday, May 15, 2019 SPORTS/OUTDOORS Advance-Monticellonian | mymonticellonews.net | 870-367-5325 DREW CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS FOR 2019-20 RAZORBACK ROUNDUP Razorbacks are fi fth through second round at NCAA golf regional AUSTIN, Texas—The University of Arkansas shot a sec- ond-round score of 291 and stands in fi fth place with a two-day total of 573 at the NCAA Austin Regional. Three Razorbacks—Ju- lian Perico, Mason Overstreet and William Buhl—are among the individual top 21. Arkansas, one stroke behind fourth and fi ve strokes from second, dropped one spot to fi fth but have a fi ve-stroke lead over the sixth- place University of Southern California (578) with 18 holes remain- ing today. The top fi ve teams after today’s fi nal round will advance to the NCAA Championship, hosted by Arkansas at Blessings Golf Club in Fayetteville. The NCAA Austin Regional host University of Texas leads the fi eld with a total of 552, followed by Pepperdine University (568), Clemson University (568) and Texas Christian University (572). Perico continues to lead the Razorbacks. The freshman is -3 for the Regional (67-72—139), in sixth place and one stroke out of a fi ve-way tie for fi rst. Perico was 2-under-par and leading through 12 holes before settling for a 1-over-par 72. Overstreet climbed 20 spots into a tie for 15th, shooting a 2-under 69 Tuesday and posting a 36-hole score of 143. Only three golfers had a better round on Tuesday as leader Steven Chervony was -5 and two others were -3. Overstreet raced out to a birdie three of his fi rst eight holes before dropping a shot on his ninth hole. He offset two bogeys with two birdies on his back nine to shoot his 69. Buhl turned in a round of 73 Tuesday and is tied for 21sth (144). He carded 16 pars and two birdies. Buhl is second in the fi eld with 28 pars through 36 holes. Leading the fi eld in pars is teammate Ty- son Reeder. The junior has 30 through 36 holes, getting 17 in round one and 13 today. Reeder is tied for 33rd after rounds of 70-77 for a total of 147. Luis Garza is tied for 51st with a score of 152 (74-78). No. 1 Razorbacks win SEC, complete conference triple crown FAYETTEVILLE—For the eighth time in school history, the Arkansas women’s track and fi eld team claimed the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Championship, doing so for the fi rst time at home at John McDonnell Field. The No. 1 Razorbacks accumulated an impressive 139.5 points Photo courtesy of Katie Meier to take the conference crown and complete the seventh triple crown LEADING THE SUPPORT FOR NEXT YEAR Drew Central High School has announced its Pirates’ cheerleaders for the 2019-20 school year. From left to in program history. The title also marks the 15th SEC championship right, they are (front row) co-captain Kelli Jo Stain, captain Sarah Pennington, co-captain Karly Marlar and Carley Haynie; (middle row) Jessaca Shepherd, in the last 16 attempts across cross country, indoor track & fi eld and Maci Estelle, Gracie Chapman, Darbee Forte, Kaylee King and Greenly Macklin; and (back row) Anazya Lattimore, T.K. Lucas, Brittany Trott and Sandra outdoor track and fi eld. Mondragon. Arkansas fi nished the meet with fi ve event champions, four com- ing on the fi nal day of competition. The 4×100-meter relay team started the running events with a bang, putting together a school-record 43.11 seconds to set the tone for the evening. The Razorbacks held a lead after Kiara Parker and Young deer, other wildlife likely not abandoned Payton Chadwick made up the stagger and Janeek Brown hand- ed off to Kethlin Campbell on the fi nal straightway, but Campbell couldn’t hold on with Louisiana State University in the next lane to Special to the Advance able to eat and digest native vege- true golden trout, which are native tation within a few weeks of birth. to California. Anglers catching earn a runner-up fi nish. Their time was the third fastest among NCAA West qualifying LITTLE ROCK—Each spring, Fawns are completely weaned these pale orange rainbow trout teams this season and passes the previous school record set in 2018 hundreds of Arkansans likely stum- within two to three months. can keep them just as if they were a of 43.26, which Parker and Brown ran fi rst and third legs on, re- ble upon a small batch of rabbits, A network of animal rehabilita- normal rainbow. All rules for rain- spectively. a helpless looking fawn or other tors is available in Arkansas, and bow trout apply to golden rainbows Brown and Chadwick swept the top two spots in the 100-meter young animals that’s been seeming- contact information can be found at as well. hurdles, claiming 18 points for the Razorbacks. Brown blazed over ly abandoned. The fi rst temptation https://www.agfc.com/en/resources/ Graham says the stocking, which the hurdles for a personal-best and facility record 12.55 to take the is to scoop these “defenseless” crea- wildlife-conservation/wildlife-reha- included standard rainbow trout as bilitation. These individuals operate well as the golden variety, was part title, breaking her own school record to give her the No. 1 time in tures up and try to fi nd someone to Newsletters the world in 2019. With the performance, she became the fi fth-best care for them, but that may be the independently from the Arkansas of a federal reimbursement from Game and Fish Commission and are 2017 when a fl ood decreased the performer in collegiate history and her 12.55 equaled the No. 7 per- worst thing a person can do for that formance all-time among the collegiate ranks. animal’s welfare. disease from being inadvertently not funded by the AGFC. Because Jim Hinkle State Fish Hatchery’s spread. of the high demand for rehabilita- ability to produce trout. The loss A lane to Brown’s right, Chadwick stayed on her hip through- Many animals, such as deer and out the race and recorded a PR at 12.70, giving Arkansas the top rabbits, leave their young hidden in “You’re taking a deer with un- tors, it is best to call ahead before of hatchery production from fl ood known history from one area to a ever thinking of moving an animal, damage reduced the number of rain- two marks in the West so far this season. Chadwick bested Brown tall grass while they eat. The young later in the night in the 200-meter dash, as Chadwick tallied an animals carry much less scent rehabber in another area, then they even one that you know for a fact bow trout stocked in the state by 25 will take it to yet a different area,” has lost its mother. percent. outdoor-best 23.08 for fourth, while Brown came in fi fth at 23.12, than the adults, so they are harder picking up an extra nine points from the event while also giving for predators to fi nd if the moth- said A.J. Riggs, AGFC wildlife Anglers fi nd rainbow gold, The AGFC has been able to health biologist, during a recent purchase roughly 60,000 rainbow Chadwick the No. 14 time in the West. er doesn’t spend all of her time in thanks to recent stocking Not to be outdone by her other relay members, Campbell re- close proximity to them. The fawn presentation on CWD. “Those good trout from a private fi sh farm in intentions can lead to the rehabbers’ COTTER—Anglers on the White Missouri with the reimbursement. turned for the 400-meter dash and won the individual championship or other young animals will stay as with a personal-best 51.03 from lane eight. The mark smashed her facilities becoming contaminated River below Bull Shoals Dam have Those trout will be split up over still as possible to try to remain hid- previous PR of 51.83 set at the LSU Alumni Gold meet earlier this and being able to spread the dis- struck gold in the last few days, the next three months (15,000 per den, using their spots or coloration year on April 20, and kept her atop the leaderboard among West ease.” thanks to a recent stocking of 7,500 month) and distributed throughout as camoufl age. qualifi ers. In addition to the risk of spreading rainbow trout, which included some the White River from Bull Shoals Often, the mother is not too far with a golden color variation. To cap another impressive SEC meet, the 4×400-meter relay disease, moving a fawn usually ends Dam to Norfork. The remaining away, waiting for people to leave Christy Graham, Arkansas Game 15,000 fi sh will be stocked in the team recorded a season-best 3:29.22, as well as the fi fth fastest time up being a bad situation for both the before checking on her young. If a and Fish Commission trout manage- Little Red River. in school history, to win the championship. Paris Peoples and Park- fawn and the well-meaning individ- person takes that animal away, they ment program coordinator, says the Another 60,000 rainbow trout er put together a strong fi rst two legs, then Chadwick took their may actually be causing an issue uals. Research indicates that very fi sh were stocked May 6, and an- will be purchased in 2020 from the progress and moved into the lead before handing off to Campbell, with those good intentions. few rehabilitated deer survive lon- glers already are beginning to share reimbursement and follow the same who barreled around the track and brought home the gold for the Not only does picking up baby ger than a few months after release. posts of the golden fi sh they have stocking schedule. Razorbacks and improved their fastest time in the West in the event. wildlife create a bad situation for Deer that have lost their fear of hu- caught. “The fl ood at Spring River was the young animal, in the case of mans also can become aggressive “Golden rainbow trout cause a unfortunate and had a signifi cant deer, it also is illegal. Since the dis- and cause injuries to well-meaning lot of excitement because they are impact on our anglers. We’re happy covery of chronic wasting disease individuals. Even though they may something that looks completely to be able to provide this additional appear docile, deer can cause a good in Arkansas in 2016, biologists different from the rest of the fi sh opportunity for the next couple of HughesNet Gen5 $ 99 have taken every measure possible bit of harm with sharp hooves and anglers catch,” Graham said. “It is years to offset that loss.” 49 25 per month MBPS to slow its spread in the state. One powerful kicks. just another unique opportunity that Graham says this is not the fi rst Satellite Internet starting package price download speeds potential way diseases can spread If you feel that a fawn or other anglers will have over the next few time golden rainbows have been in wild populations is the move- young animal is in immediate dan- months when trout fi shing.” stocked in Arkansas tailwaters. ment of live animals by people. 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ANNOUNCEMENTS CARPET CLEANING till 11:00. Take Hwy 35 go about 11 GOLF CART hiring someone for a temporary organization and distribution of miles to Harrelson Rd. on the left summer job. Must pass drug test. library material and providing direct Buying cans, car bodies and scrap NOT JUST DISASTER RESTORATION then go about 3 miles to Bradley 96 2004 Yamaha golf cart 48V. New Applications are available Mondays, services to the public. Applicants metal. Call 870-460-5399. 5/5 8tc CARPET MEDICS Rd. There will be signs. Address: batteries. 870-723-5219. 5/18 1tpd. Wednesdays and Fridays from 10-4 must be dependable, fl exible with Hope Place RESTORES & CLEANS CARPETS 561 County Rd. 96 Warren. 5/15 pm. 5/18 1tb. hours (hours will vary and some 24/7 Emergency 1tpd. The Monticello Branch Library is Saturdays required), able to lift, Hope Place in Monticello is in need HELP WANTED (870)723-2395(870)723-2395 currently taking applications for a bend, and kneel, able to sort and of diapers in sizes Newborn, 5 and Inside-Outside Rum- temp/sub position. The position shelve library materials, able to 6. We are open to receive donations Drivers, CDL-A: New mage Sale involves routine library clerical assist patrons with computer, faxing, Tuesday - Wednesday - Thursday 409 West Ave. Monticello Arkansas OTR & Short haul Divi- duties necessary for the proper and copying needs, able to follow from 9:30am-4:30pm. Steam Cleaning Carpet, Fri. 17th & Sat. 18th. 7AM-PM. sion Openings! Thousands of DVDs and VHS Fight Hunger Upholstery & Tile Back to Life No-Forced dispatch! Brand new movies, tables, shelves, and totes Attention Bradley County Home Buyers & Real Estate Investors! tractors! Run short haul out 1 week. 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PROCLAMATION OF SPECIAL ELECTION PCA. I am trustworthy, honest, and dependable. Please call Anne at It is hereby proclaimed that a Special Election will be held in Drew County, Arkansas (the “County”) on (870)723-8104 or (870)224-1409. the 11th day of June, 2019, at which there shall be submitted to the electors the question of the adoption References at your request. 5/25 Legals a 1% local sales and use tax within the County for a period of six (6) years, the net collections of which 1tb. remaining after deduction of the administrative charges of the State of Arkansas and required rebates Fresh split 20” oak fi rewood for fall (the “Net Collections”), will be distributed only to the County and used as follows: 75% of the Net burning. Wanted: Ashley or King &ROOHFWLRQVWR¿QDQFHWKHFRQVWUXFWLRQUHFRQVWUXFWLRQUHVWRUDWLRQLPSURYHPHQWDOWHUDWLRQDQGUHSDLU woodburning stove in good con- NOTICE OF POLLING SITES RI&RXQW\URDGVDQGRIWKH1HW&ROOHFWLRQVWR¿QDQFHJHQHUDORSHUDWLRQVRIWKH&RXQW\DQGRWKHU purposes of County government. If approved, the levy of the tax will commence on January 1, 2020. dition. Leave a message and your FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION 2QO\TXDOL¿HGHOHFWRUVRIWKH&RXQW\ZLOOKDYHWKHULJKWWRYRWHDQGWKHHOHFWRUVPD\YRWHHLWKHUIRURU phone number. 870-367-1036. 5/18 IN against the question as described above. 1tc. Early voting will be available from 8:00 o’clock a.m. to 4:30 o’clock p.m. from June 4, 2019 through Advance classifi eds are online MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT June 10, 2019 at the following location: www.mymonticellonews.net Log on OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS DREW COUNTY COURTHOUSE CLUB ROOM now and click on CLASSIFIEDS. Ballots will be opened, processed, canvassed and counted at 2:00 o’clock p.m., on June 10, 2019 at You can also place your classifi ed the following location: ads online. In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. § 6-14-106, notice is hereby given that: DREW COUNTY COURTHOUSE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE (1) The polling site for each ward or precinct in the annual school The election will be held between the hours of 7:30 o’clock a.m. and 7:30 o’clock p.m., on June 11, election is as follows: 2019, at the following polling places in the County, to wit: Ward or Precinct Polling Site $OO'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH ABSENTEE...... COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE EARLY VOTING...... COURTHOUSE CLUB ROOM (2) No polling site has been changed since the last school election. CITY OF MONTICELLO WARD 1...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) (DUO\ 9RWLQJ 'UHZ &RXQW\ &OHUN¶V RI¿FH  6 0DLQ 6WUHHW WARD 2...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 0RQWLFHOOR$UNDQVDVEHJLQQLQJ7XHVGD\0D\WR)ULGD\ WARD 3...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 0D\DQG0RQGD\0D\EHWZHHQWKHKRXUVRI WARD 4...... FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH a.m. to 4:30 p.m. COLLINS...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) ENON...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) Workforce Ed Instructor of %2$5'2)',5(&72562) JEROME...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) Electromechanical Technology 0217,&(//26&+22/',675,&7 LACEY...... FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH University of Arkansas at 2)'5(:&2817<$5.$16$6 MARION NORTH BOX 1...... ETHEL HAWKINS LIFE CENTER (HOLMES CHAPEL) Monticello #100342 5/15 MARION NORTH BOX 2...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH College of Technology-Crossett mmm OZMENT...... FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PLANTERSVILLE...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH For complete details visit us on line at SELMA...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH http://www.uamont.edu/pages/ NOTICE OF POLLING SITES TILLAR...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH resources/jobs or contact Ms. Linda WILMAR CITY/RURAL...... FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH Rushing at UAM College of Technology FOR ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION WINCHESTER...... FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Crossett 1326 Hwy 52 W, Crossett, AR 71635 Telephone: 870-460-2001 IN Fax: 870-364-5707 or email $OLVWRIDSSRLQWHGHOHFWLRQRI¿FLDOVGHSXW\FRXQW\FOHUNVRUDGGLWLRQDOGHSXWLHVKLUHGWRFRQGXFWHDUO\ [email protected] AA/EOE DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL voting can be found, beginning May 20, 2019, at the following location: DREW COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE DISTRICT OF DREW COUNTY, $QREMHFWLRQWRWKHVHUYLFHRIDQHOHFWLRQRI¿FLDOGHSXW\FRXQW\FOHUNRUDGGLWLRQDOGHSXW\PXVWEH ARKANSAS ¿OHGDVIROORZV IF ANYONE OBJECTS TO THE APPOINTED ELECTION OFFICIALS, PLEASE CONTACT THE In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. § 6-14-106, DREW COUNTY ELECTION BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS IN C/O DREW COUNTY CLERK AT notice is hereby given that: 210 SOUTH MAIN, MONTICELLO, AR 71655 IN WRITING, THIS MUST BE DONE WITHIN TEN (1) The polling site for each ward or precinct in the annual school CALENDAR DAYS OF POSTING THE LIST OF OFFICIALS. election is as follows: GIVEN this 13TH day of MAY, 2019. Ward or Precinct Polling Site $OO  'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH DREW COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS (2) No polling site has been changed since the last school election. /s/ Sheere Scogin, Chairman Testing and Career Services #94563 5/15-5/22 Coordinator (DUO\ 9RWLQJ 'UHZ &RXQW\ &OHUN¶V RI¿FH  6 0DLQ 6WUHHW mmm (Graduate Assistant) 0RQWLFHOOR$UNDQVDVEHJLQQLQJ7XHVGD\0D\WR)ULGD\ 0D\DQG0RQGD\0D\EHWZHHQWKHKRXUVRI Offices of Testing and Career Services a.m. to 4:30 p.m. NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL %2$5'2)',5(&72562) For complete details visit us on line at '5(:&(175$/6&+22/',675,&7 ELECTION IN Subscribe http://www.uamont.edu/pages/ 2)'5(:&2817<$5.$16$6 resources/jobs #100341 5/15 MONTICELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT or contact Ms. Roberta Thomas, mmm to The Director of Testing, Career Services OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS and Tutoring, UAM, P.O. Box 3458 MAY 21, 2019 Monticello, AR 71656, Email NOTICE In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, Advance! [email protected] The City of Monticello is requesting sealed bids for a two 30KW notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above Phone 870-460-1454 generators. The generators should be mounted on trailers. Bids will named school district will be held on May 21, 2019 for the following be accepted until May 29th, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. when all bids will be purposes: opened. Address all bids to Andrea Chambers, City of Monticello, To elect one (1) member to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 P.O. Box 505, Monticello, Arkansas, 71657 or drop off at 203 West years to Zone 4 – Curt Preston; Gaines in Monticello, Arkansas. For any questions or a printout of Question On Monticello School District Mills 39.9 Mills - STEP IT GHVLUHGVSHFL¿FDWLRQVSOHDVHFDOO$QGUHDDWRU This represents no change from the previous year. The total tax 7KH&LW\UHVHUYHVWKHULJKWWRUHMHFWDQ\RUDOOELGV levy proposed above includes 25.0 mills for the maintenance and  operation of schools and 14.9 mills for debt service previously mmm voted as a continuing debt service tax pledged for the retirement of UP! existing bonded indebtedness. The district may use surplus revenues NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL produced each year by debt service millage for other purposes. ELECTION IN Early voting days and hours are as follows: “STEP UP” May 14, 2019 – May 17, 2019 DREW CENTRAL SCHOOL DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH Your DISTRICT May 20, 2019 DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH Business OF DREW COUNTY, ARKANSAS Last date to receive absentee applications by mail or fax is MAY 21, 2019 May 14, 2019. In accordance with the requirements of Ark. Code Ann. 6-14-109, $EVHQWHH YRWLQJ LV KHOG LQ WKH 'UHZ &RXQW\ &OHUN¶V RI¿FH IURP Let us help notice is hereby given that the annual school election in the above 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. you get more named school district will be held on May 21, 2019, for the following 7KHUHZLOOEHQRSROOVRSHQRQ(OHFWLRQ'D\7KLVHOHFWLRQZLOO purposes: EH FRQGXFWHG E\ (DUO\ DQG$EVHQWHH YRWLQJ RQO\ DW WKH 'UHZ WUDIÀFLQWR\RXU To elect one (1) member to the Board of Directors for a term of 5 &RXQW\&RXUWKRXVH7KLVSXUVXDQWWR$UN&RGH$QQ years to Zone 1 – Curley L. Jackson; business Question On Drew Central School District Mills 39.9 Mills - Monticello School Board The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax Drew County Election Commissioners (the “Statewide Uniform Rate”) to be collected on all taxable #100339 4/24-5/15 ADVANCE property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to mmm Call Vicki or Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely Annette Today! MONTICELLONIAN for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a 870-367-5325 MYMONTICELLONEWS.NET portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF DREW available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 39.9 mills includes 25.0 mills COUNTY, ARKANSAS VSHFL¿FDOO\YRWHGIRUJHQHUDOPDLQWHQDQFHDQGRSHUDWLRQDQG PROBATE DIVISION mills voted for debt service previously voted as a continuing levy pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness. The surplus revenues produced each year by debt service millage may be IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MILDRED WILLIAMS, used by the District for other school purposes. DECEASED NO. PR-2019-44-4 The total proposed school tax levy of 39.9 mills represents the same rate presently being collected. NOTICE Early voting days and hours are as follows: Last known address of the decedent: 216 Pope Street, Monticello, Nurses Drew County, Arkansas May 14, 2019 – May 17, 2019 Date of Death: April 6, 2019 DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH The undersigned was appointed Personal Representative of the estate of the above named decedent on May 3, 2019. May 20, 2019 All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly DP±SP'UHZ&RXQW\&OHUN¶V2I¿FH YHUL¿HGWRWKHXQGHUVLJQHGZLWKLQVL[  PRQWKVIURPWKHGDWHRI WKH¿UVWSXEOLFDWLRQRIWKLVQRWLFHRUWKH\VKDOOEHIRUHYHUEDUUHGDQG NEEDED Last date to receive absentee applications by mail or fax is SUHFOXGHGIURPDQ\EHQH¿WLQWKHHVWDWH&ODLPVIRULQMXU\RUGHDWK May 14, 2019. 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